Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHIAM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
683
Total Quantity
7,787
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+43.1%
NORTHIAM SURGERY prescribed 683 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,687 to the NHS. This is 43.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 683 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,787 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,687 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 683 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +43.1% 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.