Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST JAMES' SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
544
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+14%
ST JAMES' SURGERY prescribed 544 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,694 to the NHS. This is 14% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,679 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,694 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +14% 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.