Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OLD FLETTON SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
925
Total Quantity
13.4K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+93.8%

OLD FLETTON SURGERY prescribed 925 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,240 to the NHS. This is 93.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
75

Prescribing Details

Total Items925
Total Quantity13,414
Total NHS Cost£8,240
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+93.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice925 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+93.8% vs national average
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.