Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHITEWATER HEALTH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
885
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+85.5%
WHITEWATER HEALTH prescribed 885 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,739 to the NHS. This is 85.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 885 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,694 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,739 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 885 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +85.5% 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.