Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEECHWOOD SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
589
Total Quantity
7,309
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+23.4%

BEECHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 589 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,984 to the NHS. This is 23.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items589
Total Quantity7,309
Total NHS Cost£3,984
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+23.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice589 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+23.4% 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.