Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FERN HOUSE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
992
Total Quantity
14.4K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+107.9%
FERN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 992 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,634 to the NHS. This is 107.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 992 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,634 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 992 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +107.9% 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.