Ceftazidime pentahydrate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 36,171.0× as often as Ceftazidime pentahydrate in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 10 in England.
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Ceftazidime pentahydrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ceftazidime pentahydrate versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ceftazidime pentahydrate · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ceftazidime pentahydrate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 10 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 93 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,253 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Ceftazidime pentahydrate or Nitrofurantoin.