Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
2,169
Total Quantity
30.2K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+354.5%

WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,169 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,357 to the NHS. This is 354.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
154

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,169
Total Quantity30,238
Total NHS Cost£16,357
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+354.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,169 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+354.5% 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.