Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at KINGSHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
3,439
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-44.5%

KINGSHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 265 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,931 to the NHS. This is 44.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items265
Total Quantity3,439
Total NHS Cost£1,931
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-44.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice265 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-44.5% 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.