Aminosalicylic acid vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 361,710.0× as often as Aminosalicylic acid in November 2025 — 361,710 items versus 1 in England.
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Aminosalicylic acid · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aminosalicylic acid versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aminosalicylic acid · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to November 2025
| Measure | Aminosalicylic acid | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, November 2025 | 1 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, November 2025 | £309 | £2,481,311 |
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