Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
875
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£22.0K
vs National Avg
+83.4%
ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES prescribed 875 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,046 to the NHS. This is 83.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,737 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,046 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +83.4% 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.