Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 3.1× as often as Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 106,002 in England.
106,002items
Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 106,002 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,325,668 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £268,239 | £2,268,636 |
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