Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,122
Total Quantity
16.7K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+135.1%
NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 1,122 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,776 to the NHS. This is 135.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,122 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,654 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,776 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,122 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +135.1% 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.