Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PROBUS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
734
Total Quantity
7,691
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+53.8%
PROBUS SURGERY prescribed 734 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,546 to the NHS. This is 53.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 734 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,546 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 734 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +53.8% 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.