Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PLAINS VIEW SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
566
Total Quantity
7,050
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+18.6%
PLAINS VIEW SURGERY prescribed 566 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,279 to the NHS. This is 18.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,279 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +18.6% 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.