Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at KNIGHTWICK SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
502
Total Quantity
7,172
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+5.2%
KNIGHTWICK SURGERY prescribed 502 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,293 to the NHS. This is 5.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 502 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,293 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 502 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +5.2% 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.