Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
762
Total Quantity
7,468
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+59.7%
CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURGERY prescribed 762 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,163 to the NHS. This is 59.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 762 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,163 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 762 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +59.7% 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.