Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,695
Total Quantity
23.3K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+255.2%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 1,695 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,609 to the NHS. This is 255.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,695 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,609 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +255.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,695 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +255.2% 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.