Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SUMMERHILL SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
531
Total Quantity
8,843
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+11.3%
SUMMERHILL SURGERY prescribed 531 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,436 to the NHS. This is 11.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,843 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,436 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +11.3% 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.