Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE PADDOCK SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
6,376
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
-1.5%

THE PADDOCK SURGERY prescribed 470 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,398 to the NHS. This is 1.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44

Prescribing Details

Total Items470
Total Quantity6,376
Total NHS Cost£3,398
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-1.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice470 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-1.5% 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.