Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE NORTHWICK SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
493
Total Quantity
7,334
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+3.3%
THE NORTHWICK SURGERY prescribed 493 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,929 to the NHS. This is 3.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 493 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,334 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,929 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 493 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +3.3% 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.