Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
898
Total Quantity
16.6K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+88.2%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 898 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,416 to the NHS. This is 88.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,565 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,416 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +88.2% 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.