Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THAXTED SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
687
Total Quantity
9,231
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+44%
THAXTED SURGERY prescribed 687 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,111 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 687 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,111 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 687 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.