Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
671
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+40.6%
PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY prescribed 671 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,633 to the NHS. This is 40.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,633 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +40.6% 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.