Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,105
Total Quantity
18.2K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+131.6%
ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,105 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,992 to the NHS. This is 131.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,105 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,992 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,105 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +131.6% 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.