Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PURTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
883
Total Quantity
12.9K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+85%
PURTON SURGERY prescribed 883 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,383 to the NHS. This is 85% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,383 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +85% 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.