Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
579
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+21.3%
THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY prescribed 579 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,310 to the NHS. This is 21.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 579 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,310 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 579 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +21.3% 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.