Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LAKENHAM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
7,262
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+2.5%
LAKENHAM SURGERY prescribed 489 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,308 to the NHS. This is 2.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,308 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +2.5% 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.