Doxycycline monohydrate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 59.2× as often as Doxycycline monohydrate in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 6,114 in England.
6,114items
Doxycycline monohydrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline monohydrate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,114 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 68,317 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £95,558 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline monohydrate or Nitrofurantoin.