Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BLUNDELLSANDS SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
703
Total Quantity
9,492
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+47.3%

BLUNDELLSANDS SURGERY prescribed 703 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,252 to the NHS. This is 47.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items703
Total Quantity9,492
Total NHS Cost£4,252
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+47.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice703 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+47.3% 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.