Dapsone vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 203.8× as often as Dapsone in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 1,775 in England.
1,775items
Dapsone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapsone versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapsone · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dapsone | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,775 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,136 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,650 | £2,481,311 |
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