Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,086
Total Quantity
17.1K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+127.6%
SHEVINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,086 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,770 to the NHS. This is 127.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,086 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,089 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,770 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,086 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +127.6% 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.