Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
645
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 645 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,530 to the NHS. This is 35.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,530 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.