Ceftriaxone sodium vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 6,674.8× as often as Ceftriaxone sodium in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 50 in England.
50items
Ceftriaxone sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ceftriaxone sodium versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ceftriaxone sodium · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ceftriaxone sodium | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 50 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 502 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,250 | £2,268,636 |
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