Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
857
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+79.6%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 857 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,356 to the NHS. This is 79.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 857 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,406 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,356 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 857 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +79.6% 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.