Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
876
Total Quantity
15.1K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+83.6%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 876 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,581 to the NHS. This is 83.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,104 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,581 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +83.6% 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.