Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHAWTON HOUSE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
598
Total Quantity
7,969
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+25.3%
CHAWTON HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 598 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,414 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,414 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +25.3% 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.