Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
526
Total Quantity
5,934
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+10.2%
DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 526 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,896 to the NHS. This is 10.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,934 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,896 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +10.2% 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.