Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
588
Total Quantity
6,840
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+23.2%
RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE prescribed 588 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,759 to the NHS. This is 23.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,759 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +23.2% 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.