Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE MEADS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
555
Total Quantity
7,979
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
THE MEADS SURGERY prescribed 555 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,648 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,979 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,648 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.