Erythromycin lactobionate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 361,710.0× as often as Erythromycin lactobionate in January 2026 — 361,710 items versus 1 in England.
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Erythromycin lactobionate · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Nitrofurantoin · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Erythromycin lactobionate versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Erythromycin lactobionate · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Erythromycin lactobionate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £642 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Erythromycin lactobionate or Nitrofurantoin.