Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,068
Total Quantity
14.4K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+123.8%
THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE prescribed 1,068 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,651 to the NHS. This is 123.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,361 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,651 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +123.8% 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.