Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ARGYLE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
255
Total Quantity
5,552
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-46.6%
THE ARGYLE SURGERY prescribed 255 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,461 to the NHS. This is 46.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,552 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,461 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -46.6% 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.