Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
963
Total Quantity
12.9K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+101.8%
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 963 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,711 to the NHS. This is 101.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,867 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,711 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +101.8% 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.