Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OAKFIELD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
558
Total Quantity
7,363
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+16.9%
OAKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 558 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,471 to the NHS. This is 16.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,363 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,471 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +16.9% 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.