Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

678

Total Quantity

7,068

NHS Cost

£3.9K

vs National Avg

+42.1%

WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 678 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,892 to the NHS. This is 42.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	678
Total Quantity	7,068
Total NHS Cost	£3,892
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+42.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	678 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+42.1% 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.