Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WETMORE ROAD SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
684
Total Quantity
9,427
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+43.3%

WETMORE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 684 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,889 to the NHS. This is 43.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items684
Total Quantity9,427
Total NHS Cost£4,889
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+43.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice684 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+43.3% vs national average
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.