Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SKELMERSDALE UCC
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
708
Total Quantity
5,396
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+48.4%
SKELMERSDALE UCC prescribed 708 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,529 to the NHS. This is 48.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 708 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,396 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,529 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 708 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +48.4% 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.