Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
562
Total Quantity
6,997
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+17.8%

ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 562 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,297 to the NHS. This is 17.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items562
Total Quantity6,997
Total NHS Cost£4,297
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+17.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice562 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+17.8% vs national average
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.