Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at AW SURGERIES

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,120
Total Quantity
15.5K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+134.7%

AW SURGERIES prescribed 1,120 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,290 to the NHS. This is 134.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
79

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,120
Total Quantity15,490
Total NHS Cost£9,290
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+134.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,120 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+134.7% 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.