Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,265
Total Quantity
19.1K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+165.1%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,265 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,693 to the NHS. This is 165.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,125 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,693 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +165.1% 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.