Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LAKESIDE MEDICAL

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

580

Total Quantity

7,101

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

+21.5%

LAKESIDE MEDICAL prescribed 580 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,242 to the NHS. This is 21.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	580
Total Quantity	7,101
Total NHS Cost	£3,242
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+21.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	580 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+21.5% 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.