Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
419
Total Quantity
5,660
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
-12.2%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 419 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,138 to the NHS. This is 12.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,138 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -12.2% 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.