Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LINTHORPE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,360
Total Quantity
17.2K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+185%

LINTHORPE SURGERY prescribed 1,360 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,354 to the NHS. This is 185% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
100

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,360
Total Quantity17,167
Total NHS Cost£13,354
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+185%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,360 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+185% vs national average
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.