Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LCW WLCCG OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
636
Total Quantity
7,359
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+33.3%
LCW WLCCG OOH prescribed 636 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,635 to the NHS. This is 33.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 636 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,359 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,635 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 636 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +33.3% 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.