Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
630
Total Quantity
7,246
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+32%
NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 630 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,151 to the NHS. This is 32% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,151 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +32% 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.