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 Items455
Total Quantity7,811
Total NHS Cost£4,722
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-4.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice455 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-4.6% vs national average
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.