Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
629
Total Quantity
9,808
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+31.8%

WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 629 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,474 to the NHS. This is 31.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items629
Total Quantity9,808
Total NHS Cost£2,474
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+31.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice629 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+31.8% 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.