Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHALGROVE & WATLINGTON SURGERIES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
589
Total Quantity
8,002
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+23.4%
CHALGROVE & WATLINGTON SURGERIES prescribed 589 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,424 to the NHS. This is 23.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,002 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,424 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +23.4% 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.