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 Items783
Total Quantity10,922
Total NHS Cost£7,311
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+64.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice783 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+64.1% vs national average
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.