Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
7,750
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+19.7%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 571 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,304 to the NHS. This is 19.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,304 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +19.7% 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.