Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FERNLEA SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
508
Total Quantity
7,052
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
FERNLEA SURGERY prescribed 508 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,483 to the NHS. This is 6.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,483 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.