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 Items | 594 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,887 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,421 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 594 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +24.5% 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.