Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
4,945
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-5.9%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 449 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,793 to the NHS. This is 5.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,945 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,793 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -5.9% 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.