Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
775
Total Quantity
9,274
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+62.4%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 775 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,515 to the NHS. This is 62.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,515 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +62.4% 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.