Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OLDWOOD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
455
Total Quantity
4,627
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-4.6%
OLDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 455 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,532 to the NHS. This is 4.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,532 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -4.6% 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.