Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
581
Total Quantity
6,543
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 581 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,735 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 581 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,543 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,735 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 581 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +21.8% 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.