Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTERN ROAD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
686
Total Quantity
13.4K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+43.8%
WESTERN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 686 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,955 to the NHS. This is 43.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,438 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,955 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +43.8% 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.