Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NEW SOUTHGATE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
719
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+50.7%
NEW SOUTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 719 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,949 to the NHS. This is 50.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,249 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,949 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +50.7% 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.