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 Items | 1,554 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,134 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +225.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,554 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +225.7% 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.