Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WINCHMORE HILL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,219
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+155.5%
WINCHMORE HILL PRACTICE prescribed 1,219 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,406 to the NHS. This is 155.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,219 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,167 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,406 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,219 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +155.5% 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.