Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
760
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+59.3%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 760 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,552 to the NHS. This is 59.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,604 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,552 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +59.3% 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.