Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NEWINGTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
526
Total Quantity
7,670
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+10.2%
NEWINGTON SURGERY prescribed 526 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,125 to the NHS. This is 10.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,670 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,125 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +10.2% 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.