Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BUCKDEN SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
786
Total Quantity
11.1K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+64.7%
BUCKDEN SURGERY prescribed 786 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,264 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 786 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,101 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,264 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 786 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.