Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
675
Total Quantity
9,038
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+41.5%
THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 675 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,967 to the NHS. This is 41.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,967 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +41.5% 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.