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 Items | 316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,183 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -33.8% 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.