Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WEST LANCS GP SERVICES OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
135
Total Quantity
1,794
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-71.7%
WEST LANCS GP SERVICES OOH prescribed 135 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,463 to the NHS. This is 71.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,463 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -71.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -71.7% 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.