Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ELMS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
386
Total Quantity
6,774
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-19.1%
THE ELMS SURGERY prescribed 386 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,295 to the NHS. This is 19.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,774 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,295 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -19.1% 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.