Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
836
Total Quantity
9,775
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+75.2%

RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 836 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,419 to the NHS. This is 75.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items836
Total Quantity9,775
Total NHS Cost£5,419
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+75.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice836 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+75.2% 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.