Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
659
Total Quantity
6,935
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+38.1%
MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 659 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,755 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 659 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,755 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 659 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.