Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ELM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
842
Total Quantity
11.7K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+76.5%
ELM SURGERY prescribed 842 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,918 to the NHS. This is 76.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 842 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,918 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 842 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +76.5% 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.