Chloramphenicol vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 365,178.0× as often as Chloramphenicol in June 2026 — 365,178 items versus 1 in England.
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Chloramphenicol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,178items
Nitrofurantoin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloramphenicol versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloramphenicol · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1 | 365,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32 | 4,430,765 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £377 | £2,460,349 |
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