Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WEAVER VALE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
573
Total Quantity
8,886
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+20.1%
WEAVER VALE PRACTICE prescribed 573 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,253 to the NHS. This is 20.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 573 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,886 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,253 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 573 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +20.1% 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.