Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
522
Total Quantity
7,374
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+9.4%
OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 522 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,780 to the NHS. This is 9.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 522 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,780 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 522 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +9.4% 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.