Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
397
Total Quantity
5,571
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
-16.8%
WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES prescribed 397 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,377 to the NHS. This is 16.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,571 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,377 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -16.8% 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.