Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
773
Total Quantity
9,609
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+62%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 773 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,309 to the NHS. This is 62% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 773 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,609 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,309 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 773 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +62% 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.