Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WEST LANCASHIRE EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
266
Total Quantity
2,612
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-44.3%
WEST LANCASHIRE EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICES prescribed 266 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,791 to the NHS. This is 44.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 266 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,791 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 266 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -44.3% 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.