Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
423
Total Quantity
5,332
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-11.4%
ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 423 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,603 to the NHS. This is 11.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,603 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -11.4% 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.