Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
3,123
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+554.5%
WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,123 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,928 to the NHS. This is 554.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
211
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,123 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,928 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +554.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,123 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +554.5% 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.