Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST. LUKE'S SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
561
Total Quantity
7,208
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
ST. LUKE'S SURGERY prescribed 561 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,470 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,470 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.