Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTDALE LANE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
523
Total Quantity
6,502
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+9.6%
WESTDALE LANE SURGERY prescribed 523 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,761 to the NHS. This is 9.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 523 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,502 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,761 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 523 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +9.6% 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.