Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE LEA SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
396
Total Quantity
5,511
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-17%
THE LEA SURGERY prescribed 396 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,479 to the NHS. This is 17% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 396 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,511 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,479 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 396 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -17% 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.