Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHFIELD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
564
Total Quantity
6,257
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+18.2%
NORTHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 564 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,092 to the NHS. This is 18.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,257 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,092 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +18.2% 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.