Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at STOW SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
9,295
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+20.7%
STOW SURGERY prescribed 576 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,837 to the NHS. This is 20.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,837 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +20.7% 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.