Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WEST LODGE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,190
Total Quantity
17.1K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+149.4%
WEST LODGE SURGERY prescribed 1,190 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,805 to the NHS. This is 149.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,190 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,805 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,190 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +149.4% 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.