Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at VENTNOR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
701
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+46.9%
VENTNOR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 701 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,410 to the NHS. This is 46.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,695 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,410 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +46.9% 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.