Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE GLENFIELD SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,024
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+114.6%

THE GLENFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,024 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,427 to the NHS. This is 114.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
79

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,024
Total Quantity16,452
Total NHS Cost£12,427
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+114.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,024 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+114.6% vs national average
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.