Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
437
Total Quantity
5,286
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-8.4%
NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY prescribed 437 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,813 to the NHS. This is 8.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,813 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -8.4% 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.