Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LCWUCC - IUC NCL
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,136
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+138.1%
LCWUCC - IUC NCL prescribed 1,136 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,005 to the NHS. This is 138.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,397 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,005 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +138.1% 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.