Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTONGROVE PARTNERSHIP

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
2,025
Total Quantity
32.7K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+324.4%

WESTONGROVE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,025 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,790 to the NHS. This is 324.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
138

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,025
Total Quantity32,726
Total NHS Cost£21,790
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+324.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,025 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+324.4% 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.