Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MATTISHALL AND LENWADE SURGERIES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
628
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+31.6%
MATTISHALL AND LENWADE SURGERIES prescribed 628 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,092 to the NHS. This is 31.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 628 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,573 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,092 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 628 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +31.6% 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.