Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOUTH MEADOW SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
868
Total Quantity
10.4K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+81.9%
SOUTH MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 868 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,436 to the NHS. This is 81.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 868 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,436 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 868 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +81.9% 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.