Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LUTON URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
754
Total Quantity
9,344
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+58%
LUTON URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE prescribed 754 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,810 to the NHS. This is 58% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,344 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,810 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +58% 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.