Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOUTHAMPTON MINOR INJURIES UNIT

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

103

Total Quantity

1,162

NHS Cost

£706

vs National Avg

-78.4%

SOUTHAMPTON MINOR INJURIES UNIT prescribed 103 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £706 to the NHS. This is 78.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	103
Total Quantity	1,162
Total NHS Cost	£706
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-78.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	103 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-78.4% 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.