Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
474
Total Quantity
6,650
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
-0.7%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 474 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,150 to the NHS. This is 0.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,150 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -0.7% 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.