Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LAUREL BANK SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
601
Total Quantity
8,071
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+25.9%
LAUREL BANK SURGERY prescribed 601 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,995 to the NHS. This is 25.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 601 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,995 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 601 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +25.9% 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.