Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
316
Total Quantity
4,908
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-33.8%

YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 316 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,183 to the NHS. This is 33.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items316
Total Quantity4,908
Total NHS Cost£4,183
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-33.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice316 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-33.8% 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.