Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WATER MEADOW SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
853
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+78.8%
WATER MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 853 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,564 to the NHS. This is 78.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,924 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,564 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +78.8% 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.