Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
499
Total Quantity
7,366
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+4.6%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 499 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,416 to the NHS. This is 4.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,416 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +4.6% 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.