Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
884
Total Quantity
12.8K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+85.3%
LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 884 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,456 to the NHS. This is 85.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 884 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,819 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,456 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 884 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +85.3% 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.