Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
820
Total Quantity
9,937
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
MARKET SURGERY prescribed 820 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,113 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,937 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,113 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.