Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEATH LANE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,103
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+131.2%
HEATH LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,103 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,252 to the NHS. This is 131.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,641 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,252 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +131.2% 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.