Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BLOFIELD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
645
Total Quantity
8,264
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
BLOFIELD SURGERY prescribed 645 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,351 to the NHS. This is 35.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,351 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.