Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
615
Total Quantity
10.8K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+28.9%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 615 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,122 to the NHS. This is 28.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,122 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +28.9% 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.