Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at TOPSHAM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,059
Total Quantity
16.7K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+121.9%
TOPSHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,059 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,728 to the NHS. This is 121.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,059 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,728 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,059 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +121.9% 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.