Demeclocycline hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 1,052.8× as often as Demeclocycline hydrochloride in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 317 in England.
317items
Demeclocycline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Demeclocycline hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 317 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,032 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £188,859 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Demeclocycline hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.