Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
897
Total Quantity
9,380
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+88%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 897 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,797 to the NHS. This is 88% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 897 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,380 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,797 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 897 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +88% 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.