Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE UPPINGHAM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,026
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+115%
THE UPPINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,026 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,296 to the NHS. This is 115% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,535 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,296 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,026 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +115% 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.