Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,020
Total Quantity
17.9K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+113.8%
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,020 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,280 to the NHS. This is 113.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,020 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,865 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,280 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,020 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +113.8% 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.