Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HERSHAM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
605
Total Quantity
9,598
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+26.8%
HERSHAM SURGERY prescribed 605 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,710 to the NHS. This is 26.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,710 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +26.8% 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.