Doxycycline monohydrate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 57.9× as often as Doxycycline monohydrate in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 5,760 in England.
5,760items
Doxycycline monohydrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline monohydrate versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline monohydrate · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline monohydrate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,760 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69,060 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £92,679 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline monohydrate or Nitrofurantoin.