Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHERLAND SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
327
Total Quantity
4,810
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
-31.5%
HIGHERLAND SURGERY prescribed 327 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,091 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 327 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,091 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 327 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.