Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OLD ROAD WEST SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
580
Total Quantity
6,323
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+21.5%
OLD ROAD WEST SURGERY prescribed 580 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,930 to the NHS. This is 21.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 580 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,930 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 580 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +21.5% 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.