Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
602
Total Quantity
8,281
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+26.2%
THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 602 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,030 to the NHS. This is 26.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 602 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,281 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,030 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 602 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +26.2% 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.