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 Items788
Total Quantity26,513
Total NHS Cost£8,380
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+65.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice788 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+65.1% 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.