Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 12.5× as often as Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 26,705 in England.
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Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26,705 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 316,722 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £85,461 | £2,268,636 |
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