Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NEWTON PLACE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
798
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+67.2%

NEWTON PLACE SURGERY prescribed 798 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,355 to the NHS. This is 67.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
57

Prescribing Details

Total Items798
Total Quantity10,480
Total NHS Cost£5,355
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+67.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice798 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+67.2% vs national average
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.