Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHELSFIELD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
310
Total Quantity
4,548
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
-35%
CHELSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 310 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,069 to the NHS. This is 35% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 310 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,548 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,069 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 310 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -35% 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.