Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SUMMERCROFT SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
629
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+31.8%
SUMMERCROFT SURGERY prescribed 629 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,902 to the NHS. This is 31.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 629 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,902 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 629 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +31.8% 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.