Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST JOHNS HOUSE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,081
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+126.5%

ST JOHNS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,081 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,707 to the NHS. This is 126.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
71

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,081
Total Quantity12,632
Total NHS Cost£6,707
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+126.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,081 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+126.5% 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.