Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THURSBY SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
5,344
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-7.4%
THURSBY SURGERY prescribed 442 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,104 to the NHS. This is 7.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,344 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,104 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -7.4% 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.