Dapsone vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 190.2× as often as Dapsone in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 1,755 in England.
1,755items
Dapsone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapsone versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapsone · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dapsone | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,755 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21,897 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £18,706 | £2,268,636 |
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