Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
5,502
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+7.3%
TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 512 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,844 to the NHS. This is 7.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,502 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,844 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +7.3% 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.