Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at UNITY HEALTHCARE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,654
Total Quantity
23.5K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+246.6%
UNITY HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,654 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,214 to the NHS. This is 246.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,214 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +246.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +246.6% 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.