Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DESBOROUGH SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
704
Total Quantity
9,817
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+47.5%
DESBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 704 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,922 to the NHS. This is 47.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,817 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,922 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +47.5% 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.