Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HOPE HOUSE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
624
Total Quantity
7,826
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+30.8%

HOPE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 624 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,954 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items624
Total Quantity7,826
Total NHS Cost£3,954
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+30.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice624 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+30.8% 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.