Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FIRS HOUSE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
681
Total Quantity
11.1K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+42.7%

FIRS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 681 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,426 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45

Prescribing Details

Total Items681
Total Quantity11,056
Total NHS Cost£5,426
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+42.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice681 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+42.7% vs national average
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.