Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHIPDHAM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
503
Total Quantity
5,272
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+5.4%
SHIPDHAM SURGERY prescribed 503 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,312 to the NHS. This is 5.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,312 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +5.4% 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.