Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,410
Total Quantity
17.3K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+195.5%
LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,410 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,250 to the NHS. This is 195.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,318 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,250 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +195.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +195.5% 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.