Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTH SHORE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
781
Total Quantity
9,644
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+63.7%
NORTH SHORE SURGERY prescribed 781 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,102 to the NHS. This is 63.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 781 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,644 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,102 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 781 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +63.7% 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.