Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

1,206

Total Quantity

17.9K

NHS Cost

£9.3K

vs National Avg

+152.7%

THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,206 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,329 to the NHS. This is 152.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

123

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

125

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,206
Total Quantity	17,863
Total NHS Cost	£9,329
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+152.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,206 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+152.7% 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.