Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
611
Total Quantity
8,119
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+28%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 611 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,224 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,119 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,224 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +28% 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.