Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PORCH SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
807
Total Quantity
7,634
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+69.1%
PORCH SURGERY prescribed 807 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,645 to the NHS. This is 69.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,634 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,645 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +69.1% 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.