Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
717
Total Quantity
11.2K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+50.3%

KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 717 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,446 to the NHS. This is 50.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
57

Prescribing Details

Total Items717
Total Quantity11,178
Total NHS Cost£10,446
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+50.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice717 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+50.3% 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.