Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,817
Total Quantity
26.2K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+280.8%
WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,817 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,455 to the NHS. This is 280.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,817 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,215 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,455 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +280.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,817 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +280.8% 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.