Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
585
Total Quantity
7,018
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+22.6%
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 585 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,963 to the NHS. This is 22.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,018 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,963 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +22.6% 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.