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 Items781
Total Quantity9,644
Total NHS Cost£4,102
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+63.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice781 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+63.7% 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.