Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
737
Total Quantity
8,779
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+54.5%
THE LAKESIDE SURGERY prescribed 737 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,598 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 737 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,598 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 737 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +54.5% 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.