Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,212
Total Quantity
22.9K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+154%
UPTON SURGERY prescribed 1,212 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,574 to the NHS. This is 154% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,212 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,574 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,212 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +154% 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.