Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
967
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+102.7%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 967 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,063 to the NHS. This is 102.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 967 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,813 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,063 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 967 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +102.7% 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.