Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LONGSHORE SURGERIES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
623
Total Quantity
9,784
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+30.6%
LONGSHORE SURGERIES prescribed 623 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,835 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,835 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +30.6% 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.