Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
6,019
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-6.1%
MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 448 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,757 to the NHS. This is 6.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,019 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,757 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -6.1% 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.