Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
637
Total Quantity
7,152
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 637 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,486 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,152 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,486 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.