Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

910

Total Quantity

11.5K

NHS Cost

£7.2K

vs National Avg

+90.7%

LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 910 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,238 to the NHS. This is 90.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	910
Total Quantity	11,456
Total NHS Cost	£7,238
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+90.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	910 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+90.7% 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.