Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,093
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+129.1%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 1,093 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,328 to the NHS. This is 129.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,093 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,545 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,328 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,093 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +129.1% 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.