Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,084
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+127.2%

NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,084 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,725 to the NHS. This is 127.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,084
Total Quantity12,351
Total NHS Cost£7,725
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+127.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,084 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+127.2% 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.