Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
839
Total Quantity
9,911
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+75.8%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 839 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,668 to the NHS. This is 75.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,668 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +75.8% 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.