Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
884
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+85.3%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 884 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,048 to the NHS. This is 85.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 884 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,955 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,048 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 884 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +85.3% 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.