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 Items | 589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,309 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,984 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +23.4% 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.