Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LCD WAKEFIELD WIC
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,055
Total Quantity
9,381
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+121.1%
LCD WAKEFIELD WIC prescribed 1,055 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,271 to the NHS. This is 121.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,055 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,381 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,271 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,055 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +121.1% 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.