Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
389
Total Quantity
4,814
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-18.5%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 389 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,352 to the NHS. This is 18.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,814 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,352 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -18.5% 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.