Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ACORN SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
548
Total Quantity
6,870
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+14.8%
ACORN SURGERY prescribed 548 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,098 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,098 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +14.8% 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.