Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at VEL SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
830
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+73.9%
VEL SURGERY prescribed 830 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,905 to the NHS. This is 73.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 830 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,905 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 830 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +73.9% 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.