Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
385
Total Quantity
5,057
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-19.3%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 385 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,562 to the NHS. This is 19.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,562 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -19.3% 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.