Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
652
Total Quantity
6,447
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+36.6%

DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY prescribed 652 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,688 to the NHS. This is 36.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
50

Prescribing Details

Total Items652
Total Quantity6,447
Total NHS Cost£3,688
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+36.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice652 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+36.6% vs national average
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.