Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
966
Total Quantity
13.9K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+102.4%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 966 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,491 to the NHS. This is 102.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 966 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,949 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,491 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 966 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +102.4% 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.