Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE SMITHY SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
178
Total Quantity
1,911
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-62.7%
THE SMITHY SURGERY prescribed 178 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,082 to the NHS. This is 62.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 178 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,082 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 178 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -62.7% 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.