Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
875
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+83.4%

TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 875 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,010 to the NHS. This is 83.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63

Prescribing Details

Total Items875
Total Quantity12,958
Total NHS Cost£8,010
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+83.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice875 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+83.4% vs national average
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.