Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ALRESFORD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
608
Total Quantity
7,900
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+27.4%
ALRESFORD SURGERY prescribed 608 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,893 to the NHS. This is 27.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,893 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +27.4% 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.