Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
959
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+101%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 959 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,713 to the NHS. This is 101% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 959 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,713 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 959 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +101% 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.