Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE DOVECOT SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

222

Total Quantity

3,705

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

-53.5%

THE DOVECOT SURGERY prescribed 222 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,486 to the NHS. This is 53.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	222
Total Quantity	3,705
Total NHS Cost	£1,486
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-53.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	222 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-53.5% 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.