Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
783
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+64.1%
MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 783 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,311 to the NHS. This is 64.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 783 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,922 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,311 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 783 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +64.1% 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.