Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEARSTED
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,148
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+140.6%
BEARSTED prescribed 1,148 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,851 to the NHS. This is 140.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,025 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,851 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +140.6% 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.