Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
490
Total Quantity
7,320
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+2.7%

THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 490 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,365 to the NHS. This is 2.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items490
Total Quantity7,320
Total NHS Cost£5,365
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+2.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice490 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+2.7% 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.