Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DORRIDGE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
752
Total Quantity
14.1K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+57.6%
DORRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 752 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,601 to the NHS. This is 57.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 752 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,601 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 752 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +57.6% 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.