Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SWINESHEAD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,081
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+126.5%
SWINESHEAD SURGERY prescribed 1,081 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,859 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
109
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,081 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,859 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,081 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +126.5% 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.