Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DOVE RIVER
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
520
Total Quantity
6,753
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+9%
DOVE RIVER prescribed 520 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,122 to the NHS. This is 9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,122 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +9% 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.