Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,226
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+156.9%
LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,226 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,209 to the NHS. This is 156.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,209 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +156.9% 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.