Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE WILSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
675
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+41.5%
THE WILSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 675 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,436 to the NHS. This is 41.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,586 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,436 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +41.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.