Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHITCHURCH SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
596
Total Quantity
6,895
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+24.9%
WHITCHURCH SURGERY prescribed 596 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,748 to the NHS. This is 24.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,895 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,748 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +24.9% 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.