Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
921
Total Quantity
9,684
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+93%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 921 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,088 to the NHS. This is 93% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 921 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,088 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 921 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +93% 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.