Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WALLINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,145
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+140%

WALLINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,145 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,134 to the NHS. This is 140% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
83

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,145
Total Quantity11,352
Total NHS Cost£7,134
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+140%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,145 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+140% vs national average
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.