Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WLCCG EXTENDED HOURS HUBS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
717
Total Quantity
8,126
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+50.3%
WLCCG EXTENDED HOURS HUBS prescribed 717 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,886 to the NHS. This is 50.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 717 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,126 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,886 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 717 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +50.3% 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.