Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
845
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+77.1%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 845 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,232 to the NHS. This is 77.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 845 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,021 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,232 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 845 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +77.1% 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.