Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE CHORLEY SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
506
Total Quantity
6,064
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+6%
THE CHORLEY SURGERY prescribed 506 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,779 to the NHS. This is 6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 506 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,779 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 506 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +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.