Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE SUMMERHILL SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
596
Total Quantity
7,762
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+24.9%
THE SUMMERHILL SURGERY prescribed 596 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,955 to the NHS. This is 24.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,955 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +24.9% 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.