Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SPRINGHEAD HEALTH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
724
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+51.7%
SPRINGHEAD HEALTH prescribed 724 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,049 to the NHS. This is 51.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,049 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +51.7% 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.