Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ESTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
3,409
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-44.5%
THE ESTON SURGERY prescribed 265 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,153 to the NHS. This is 44.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,409 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,153 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -44.5% 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.