Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MERTON GP FEDERATION
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
147
Total Quantity
1,637
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-69.2%
MERTON GP FEDERATION prescribed 147 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,099 to the NHS. This is 69.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 147 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,637 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,099 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 147 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -69.2% 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.