Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
2,243
Total Quantity
31.1K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+370.1%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 2,243 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,919 to the NHS. This is 370.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
140

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,243
Total Quantity31,051
Total NHS Cost£16,919
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+370.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,243 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+370.1% 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.