Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,076
Total Quantity
14.4K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+125.5%
OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,076 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,951 to the NHS. This is 125.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,076 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,951 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,076 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +125.5% 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.