Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHEVIOT ROAD SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
660
Total Quantity
10.4K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+38.3%

CHEVIOT ROAD SURGERY prescribed 660 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,532 to the NHS. This is 38.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51

Prescribing Details

Total Items660
Total Quantity10,378
Total NHS Cost£7,532
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+38.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice660 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+38.3% 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.