Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHFIELDS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
329
Total Quantity
3,614
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-31.1%
NORTHFIELDS SURGERY prescribed 329 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,948 to the NHS. This is 31.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,614 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,948 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -31.1% 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.