Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
264
Total Quantity
3,233
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-44.7%
LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 264 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,624 to the NHS. This is 44.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,624 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -44.7% 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.