Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PENNY LANE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
261
Total Quantity
3,560
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-45.3%

PENNY LANE SURGERY prescribed 261 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,453 to the NHS. This is 45.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items261
Total Quantity3,560
Total NHS Cost£1,453
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-45.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice261 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-45.3% 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.