Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PENROSE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
383
Total Quantity
4,018
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-19.7%
PENROSE SURGERY prescribed 383 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,317 to the NHS. This is 19.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,018 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,317 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -19.7% 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.