Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WAREHAM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
646
Total Quantity
7,783
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+35.4%
WAREHAM SURGERY prescribed 646 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,625 to the NHS. This is 35.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 646 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,783 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,625 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 646 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +35.4% 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.