Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
312
Total Quantity
4,570
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-34.6%
THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 312 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,024 to the NHS. This is 34.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 312 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,570 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,024 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 312 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -34.6% 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.