Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
2,457
Total Quantity
34.9K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+414.9%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,457 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,471 to the NHS. This is 414.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,471 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +414.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +414.9% 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.