Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WIRRAL WIC (APH)_WIC APH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,554
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+225.7%

WIRRAL WIC (APH)_WIC APH prescribed 1,554 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,134 to the NHS. This is 225.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
161

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,554
Total Quantity16,245
Total NHS Cost£12,134
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+225.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,554 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+225.7% 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.