Clindamycin phosphate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 111,247.0× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in December 2025 — 333,741 items versus 3 in England.
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Clindamycin phosphate · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clindamycin phosphate versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clindamycin phosphate · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Clindamycin phosphate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 3 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £248 | £2,268,636 |
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