Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FAVERSHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
640
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+34.1%
FAVERSHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 640 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,400 to the NHS. This is 34.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 640 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,464 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,400 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 640 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +34.1% 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.