Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTBANK PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
538
Total Quantity
7,022
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+12.7%
WESTBANK PRACTICE prescribed 538 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,539 to the NHS. This is 12.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,022 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,539 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +12.7% 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.