Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OAKSIDE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
647
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+35.6%
OAKSIDE SURGERY prescribed 647 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,881 to the NHS. This is 35.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 647 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,556 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,881 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 647 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.