Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CLOSE FARM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
258
Total Quantity
2,948
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-45.9%
CLOSE FARM SURGERY prescribed 258 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,738 to the NHS. This is 45.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,738 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -45.9% 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.