Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at TESSA JOWELL GP SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
614
Total Quantity
6,790
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+28.7%

TESSA JOWELL GP SURGERY prescribed 614 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,015 to the NHS. This is 28.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items614
Total Quantity6,790
Total NHS Cost£4,015
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+28.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice614 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+28.7% vs national average
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.