Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
560
Total Quantity
5,488
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+17.4%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 560 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,579 to the NHS. This is 17.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 560 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,579 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 560 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +17.4% 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.