Cefixime vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 20,287.7× as often as Cefixime in June 2026 — 365,178 items versus 18 in England.
18items
Cefixime · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,178items
Nitrofurantoin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cefixime versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cefixime · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Cefixime | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 18 | 365,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 632 | 4,430,765 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £726 | £2,460,349 |
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