Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CANTILUPE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
783
Total Quantity
9,640
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+64.1%
CANTILUPE SURGERY prescribed 783 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,826 to the NHS. This is 64.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 783 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,826 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 783 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +64.1% 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.