Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
828
Total Quantity
13.9K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+73.5%

CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 828 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,106 to the NHS. This is 73.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
41

Prescribing Details

Total Items828
Total Quantity13,929
Total NHS Cost£8,106
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+73.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice828 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+73.5% 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.