Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WATERINGBURY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
547
Total Quantity
6,681
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+14.6%
WATERINGBURY prescribed 547 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,947 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 547 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,947 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 547 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.