Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,273
Total Quantity
15.5K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+166.8%
WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,273 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,775 to the NHS. This is 166.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,775 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +166.8% 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.