Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
472
Total Quantity
8,303
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-1.1%
ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN prescribed 472 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,758 to the NHS. This is 1.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,303 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,758 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -1.1% 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.