Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
788
Total Quantity
26.5K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+65.1%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 788 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,380 to the NHS. This is 65.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 788 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,513 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,380 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 788 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +65.1% vs national average |
Explore More
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.