Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD AND WICKHAM LANE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
326
Total Quantity
5,214
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-31.7%
PLUMSTEAD AND WICKHAM LANE SURGERY prescribed 326 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,049 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 326 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,214 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,049 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 326 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -31.7% 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.