Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,037
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+117.3%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,037 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,460 to the NHS. This is 117.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,037 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,744 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,460 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,037 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +117.3% 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.