Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LOUTH UTC

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
192
Total Quantity
2,195
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-59.8%

LOUTH UTC prescribed 192 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,336 to the NHS. This is 59.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items192
Total Quantity2,195
Total NHS Cost£1,336
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-59.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice192 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-59.8% vs national average
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.