Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
807
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+69.1%
FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 807 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,342 to the NHS. This is 69.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,342 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +69.1% 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.