Cefradine vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 512.7× as often as Cefradine in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 651 in England.
651items
Cefradine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cefradine versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cefradine · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cefradine | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 651 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,011 | 4,403,011 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £22,546 | £2,268,636 |
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