Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHWOODS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
455
Total Quantity
7,811
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-4.6%
HIGHWOODS SURGERY prescribed 455 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,722 to the NHS. This is 4.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,811 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,722 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -4.6% 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.