Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
562
Total Quantity
7,122
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+17.8%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 562 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,686 to the NHS. This is 17.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 562 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,686 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 562 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +17.8% 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.