Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,025
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+114.8%

ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY prescribed 1,025 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,072 to the NHS. This is 114.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
87

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,025
Total Quantity13,019
Total NHS Cost£8,072
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+114.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,025 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+114.8% 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.