Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,085
Total Quantity
17.1K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+127.4%
UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,085 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,099 to the NHS. This is 127.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,085 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,117 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,099 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,085 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +127.4% 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.