Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
393
Total Quantity
8,198
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-17.6%
SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 393 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,413 to the NHS. This is 17.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 393 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,198 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,413 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 393 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -17.6% 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.