Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTCALL OOH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,749
Total Quantity
18.4K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+266.5%

WESTCALL OOH prescribed 1,749 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,047 to the NHS. This is 266.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
179

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,749
Total Quantity18,434
Total NHS Cost£13,047
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+266.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,749 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+266.5% vs national average
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.