Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OAKFIELD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
240
Total Quantity
2,584
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-49.7%
OAKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 240 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,834 to the NHS. This is 49.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,584 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,834 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -49.7% 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.