Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MODALITY LEWISHAM (ML)

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,814
Total Quantity
23.0K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+280.2%

MODALITY LEWISHAM (ML) prescribed 1,814 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,264 to the NHS. This is 280.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
142

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,814
Total Quantity22,967
Total NHS Cost£14,264
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+280.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,814 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+280.2% vs national average
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.