Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
672
Total Quantity
7,489
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+40.8%

BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY prescribed 672 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,211 to the NHS. This is 40.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items672
Total Quantity7,489
Total NHS Cost£4,211
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+40.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice672 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+40.8% 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.