Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WEST RAINTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
510
Total Quantity
4,559
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+6.9%
WEST RAINTON SURGERY prescribed 510 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,864 to the NHS. This is 6.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,864 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +6.9% 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.