Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
256
Total Quantity
4,324
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-46.4%
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 256 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,535 to the NHS. This is 46.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 256 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,535 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 256 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -46.4% 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.