Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at TOWER HAMLETS SERVICE OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
635
Total Quantity
7,819
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+33.1%
TOWER HAMLETS SERVICE OOH prescribed 635 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,446 to the NHS. This is 33.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,819 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,446 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +33.1% 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.