Demeclocycline hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 1,036.4× as often as Demeclocycline hydrochloride in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 349 in England.
349items
Demeclocycline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Demeclocycline hydrochloride versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Demeclocycline hydrochloride · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Demeclocycline hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,019 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £195,050 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Demeclocycline hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.