Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,280
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+168.2%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 1,280 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,435 to the NHS. This is 168.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,313 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,435 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +168.2% 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.