Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
309
Total Quantity
4,176
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-35.2%
THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 309 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,227 to the NHS. This is 35.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 309 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,227 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 309 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -35.2% 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.