Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BURDWOOD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
540
Total Quantity
6,426
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+13.2%
BURDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 540 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,367 to the NHS. This is 13.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 540 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,367 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 540 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +13.2% 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.