Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIVERPORT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
837
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+75.4%
RIVERPORT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 837 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,808 to the NHS. This is 75.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 837 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,380 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,808 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 837 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +75.4% 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.