Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTON HOUSE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,170
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+145.2%
WESTON HOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 1,170 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,839 to the NHS. This is 145.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,170 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,348 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,839 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,170 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +145.2% 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.