Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOUTHMEAD SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
594
Total Quantity
8,887
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+24.5%

SOUTHMEAD SURGERY prescribed 594 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,421 to the NHS. This is 24.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
53

Prescribing Details

Total Items594
Total Quantity8,887
Total NHS Cost£6,421
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+24.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice594 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+24.5% 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.