Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
830
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+73.9%
THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 830 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,506 to the NHS. This is 73.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 830 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,506 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 830 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +73.9% 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.