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 Items1,513
Total Quantity22,703
Total NHS Cost£18,390
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+217.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,513 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+217.1% vs national average
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.