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 Items | 798 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,355 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 798 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +67.2% 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.