Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,513
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+217.1%
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,513 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,390 to the NHS. This is 217.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,703 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,390 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +217.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +217.1% 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.