Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
538
Total Quantity
7,454
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+12.7%
WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 538 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,960 to the NHS. This is 12.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,454 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,960 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +12.7% 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.