Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,486
Total Quantity
19.5K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+211.4%

KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,486 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,234 to the NHS. This is 211.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
117

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,486
Total Quantity19,471
Total NHS Cost£12,234
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+211.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,486 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+211.4% vs national average
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.