Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ALTON STREET SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
668
Total Quantity
8,976
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+40%
ALTON STREET SURGERY prescribed 668 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,616 to the NHS. This is 40% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,976 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,616 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +40% 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.