Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LOCKFIELD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
515
Total Quantity
6,969
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+7.9%
LOCKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 515 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,549 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,549 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +7.9% 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.