Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
316
Total Quantity
3,402
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-33.8%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 316 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,186 to the NHS. This is 33.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,186 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -33.8% 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.