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 Items519
Total Quantity6,961
Total NHS Cost£3,744
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+8.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice519 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+8.8% 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.