Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LEW GP EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
660
Total Quantity
6,608
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+38.3%
LEW GP EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE prescribed 660 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,363 to the NHS. This is 38.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 660 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,363 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 660 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +38.3% 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.