Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

763

Total Quantity

6,988

NHS Cost

£3.7K

vs National Avg

+59.9%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 763 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,737 to the NHS. This is 59.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	763
Total Quantity	6,988
Total NHS Cost	£3,737
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+59.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	763 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+59.9% 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.