Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
650
Total Quantity
6,815
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+36.2%

SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY prescribed 650 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,527 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60

Prescribing Details

Total Items650
Total Quantity6,815
Total NHS Cost£3,527
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+36.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice650 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+36.2% vs national average
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.