Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RUSKINGTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
6,688
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+3.5%
RUSKINGTON SURGERY prescribed 494 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,422 to the NHS. This is 3.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,422 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +3.5% 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.