Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
779
Total Quantity
9,359
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+63.3%
ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 779 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,402 to the NHS. This is 63.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,359 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,402 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +63.3% 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.