Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
670
Total Quantity
11.7K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+40.4%
RIVERSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 670 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,753 to the NHS. This is 40.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,731 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,753 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +40.4% 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.