Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LION HEALTH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,466
Total Quantity
24.6K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+207.2%
LION HEALTH prescribed 1,466 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,049 to the NHS. This is 207.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,466 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,049 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +207.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,466 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +207.2% 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.