Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
563
Total Quantity
8,633
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+18%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 563 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,931 to the NHS. This is 18% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 563 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,633 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,931 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 563 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +18% 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.