Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FERNBANK SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
707
Total Quantity
8,523
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+48.2%
FERNBANK SURGERY prescribed 707 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,424 to the NHS. This is 48.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,523 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,424 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +48.2% 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.