Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
642
Total Quantity
9,631
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+34.5%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 642 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,162 to the NHS. This is 34.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 642 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,631 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,162 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 642 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +34.5% 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.