Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORWOOD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
756
Total Quantity
8,386
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+58.4%
NORWOOD SURGERY prescribed 756 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,629 to the NHS. This is 58.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,386 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,629 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +58.4% 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.