Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
846
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+77.3%
KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 846 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,165 to the NHS. This is 77.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 846 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,987 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,165 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 846 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +77.3% 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.