Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at STANHOPE MEWS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
500
Total Quantity
6,426
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+4.8%
STANHOPE MEWS SURGERY prescribed 500 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,453 to the NHS. This is 4.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,453 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +4.8% 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.