Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PENRYN SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,061
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+122.4%
PENRYN SURGERY prescribed 1,061 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,365 to the NHS. This is 122.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,365 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +122.4% 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.