Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
886
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+85.7%
LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 886 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,186 to the NHS. This is 85.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,186 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +85.7% 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.