Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LUDLOW - PORTCULLIS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
567
Total Quantity
7,010
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+18.8%
LUDLOW - PORTCULLIS prescribed 567 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,768 to the NHS. This is 18.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 567 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,768 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 567 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +18.8% 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.