Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PERRANPORTH SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
6,124
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+20.7%
PERRANPORTH SURGERY prescribed 576 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,681 to the NHS. This is 20.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,681 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +20.7% 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.