Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEADLANDS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
519
Total Quantity
6,961
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+8.8%
HEADLANDS SURGERY prescribed 519 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,744 to the NHS. This is 8.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,961 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,744 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +8.8% 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.