Ampicillin vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 41,717.6× as often as Ampicillin in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 8 in England.
8items
Ampicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ampicillin versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ampicillin · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ampicillin | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 103 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £324 | £2,268,636 |
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