Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTH HOUSE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
845
Total Quantity
9,633
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+77.1%

NORTH HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 845 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,384 to the NHS. This is 77.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73

Prescribing Details

Total Items845
Total Quantity9,633
Total NHS Cost£5,384
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+77.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice845 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+77.1% 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.