Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ATTLEBOROUGH SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,613
Total Quantity
25.7K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+238%

ATTLEBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 1,613 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,558 to the NHS. This is 238% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
121

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,613
Total Quantity25,706
Total NHS Cost£10,558
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+238%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,613 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+238% vs national average
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.