Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
712
Total Quantity
7,955
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+49.2%
LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 712 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,645 to the NHS. This is 49.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,955 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,645 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +49.2% 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.