Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LCW CLCCG OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
2,429
Total Quantity
24.7K
NHS Cost
£17.0K
vs National Avg
+409%
LCW CLCCG OOH prescribed 2,429 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,013 to the NHS. This is 409% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
223
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,705 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,013 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +409% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +409% 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.