Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

223

Total Quantity

2,870

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

-53.3%

RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 223 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,547 to the NHS. This is 53.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	223
Total Quantity	2,870
Total NHS Cost	£1,547
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-53.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	223 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-53.3% 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.