Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,329
Total Quantity
13.5K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+178.5%
WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 1,329 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,577 to the NHS. This is 178.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,577 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +178.5% 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.