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 Items | 650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,527 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +36.2% 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.