Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FOREST SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
460
Total Quantity
5,568
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-3.6%
FOREST SURGERY prescribed 460 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,668 to the NHS. This is 3.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,668 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -3.6% 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.