Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ORCHARD CROFT
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
717
Total Quantity
10.0K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+50.3%
ORCHARD CROFT prescribed 717 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,341 to the NHS. This is 50.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 717 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,046 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,341 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 717 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +50.3% 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.