Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
318
Total Quantity
5,606
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-33.4%
LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 318 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,321 to the NHS. This is 33.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,321 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -33.4% 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.