Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHERRYMEAD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
917
Total Quantity
14.1K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+92.2%
CHERRYMEAD SURGERY prescribed 917 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,560 to the NHS. This is 92.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
7
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,560 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +92.2% 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.