Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST. JAMES SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,508
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+216%
ST. JAMES SURGERY prescribed 1,508 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,800 to the NHS. This is 216% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,539 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,800 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +216% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +216% 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.