Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MALTHOUSE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

1,100

Total Quantity

14.2K

NHS Cost

£8.4K

vs National Avg

+130.5%

MALTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,100 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,441 to the NHS. This is 130.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

114

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,100
Total Quantity	14,226
Total NHS Cost	£8,441
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+130.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,100 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+130.5% 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.