Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
598
Total Quantity
7,510
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+25.3%
THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 598 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,584 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,584 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +25.3% 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.