Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£19.9K
vs National Avg
+46.7%
LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 700 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,878 to the NHS. This is 46.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,878 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +46.7% 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.