Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOUTHWAY SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
403
Total Quantity
6,300
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-15.5%
SOUTHWAY SURGERY prescribed 403 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,751 to the NHS. This is 15.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,751 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -15.5% 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.