Colistimethate sodium vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 139.1× as often as Colistimethate sodium in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 2,399 in England.
2,399items
Colistimethate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Colistimethate sodium versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Colistimethate sodium · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Colistimethate sodium | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,399 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 29,468 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £671,683 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Colistimethate sodium or Nitrofurantoin.