Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE NEW SURGERY CHESHAM
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
895
Total Quantity
13.4K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+87.6%
THE NEW SURGERY CHESHAM prescribed 895 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,860 to the NHS. This is 87.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,377 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,860 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +87.6% vs national average |
Explore More
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.