Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WEST LANCS HC-UCC
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
966
Total Quantity
8,229
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+102.4%
WEST LANCS HC-UCC prescribed 966 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,380 to the NHS. This is 102.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 966 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,229 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,380 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 966 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +102.4% 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.