Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHIFA SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
351
Total Quantity
3,743
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-26.4%
SHIFA SURGERY prescribed 351 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,323 to the NHS. This is 26.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 351 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,323 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 351 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -26.4% 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.