Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
544
Total Quantity
5,638
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+14%
MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 544 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,626 to the NHS. This is 14% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,638 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,626 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +14% 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.