Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LEISTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
731
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+53.2%
LEISTON SURGERY prescribed 731 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,445 to the NHS. This is 53.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,445 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +53.2% 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.