Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
918
Total Quantity
10.4K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+92.4%
THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP prescribed 918 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,272 to the NHS. This is 92.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 918 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,272 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 918 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +92.4% 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.