Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
875
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+83.4%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 875 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,448 to the NHS. This is 83.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,311 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,448 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +83.4% 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.