Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHLANDS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
922
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+93.2%
HIGHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 922 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,911 to the NHS. This is 93.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 922 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,019 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,911 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 922 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +93.2% 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.