Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at UNITY HEALTH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,382
Total Quantity
17.2K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+189.6%
UNITY HEALTH prescribed 1,382 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,743 to the NHS. This is 189.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,382 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,743 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,382 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +189.6% 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.