Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,119
Total Quantity
11.7K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+134.5%
WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,119 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,591 to the NHS. This is 134.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,119 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,721 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,591 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,119 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +134.5% 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.