Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE RIVERSIDE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
3,296
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-53.9%
THE RIVERSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 220 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,548 to the NHS. This is 53.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,548 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -53.9% 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.