Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHEATFIELD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
673
Total Quantity
9,436
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+41%
WHEATFIELD SURGERY prescribed 673 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,703 to the NHS. This is 41% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,703 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +41% 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.