Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LONGLEVENS SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
533
Total Quantity
7,582
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+11.7%

LONGLEVENS SURGERY prescribed 533 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,651 to the NHS. This is 11.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
45

Prescribing Details

Total Items533
Total Quantity7,582
Total NHS Cost£4,651
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+11.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice533 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+11.7% 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.