Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,477
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+209.5%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,477 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,997 to the NHS. This is 209.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,997 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +209.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +209.5% 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.