Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LANGPORT SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
847
Total Quantity
8,696
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+77.5%
LANGPORT SURGERY prescribed 847 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,532 to the NHS. This is 77.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 847 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,532 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 847 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +77.5% 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.