Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MOUNT AVENUE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
739
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+54.9%
MOUNT AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 739 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,736 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,169 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,736 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.