Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
744
Total Quantity
9,674
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+55.9%
THE PORTMILL SURGERY prescribed 744 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,267 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 744 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,674 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,267 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 744 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +55.9% 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.