Erythromycin stearate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 517.4× as often as Erythromycin stearate in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 645 in England.
645items
Erythromycin stearate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Erythromycin stearate versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Erythromycin stearate · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Erythromycin stearate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 645 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,290 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,226 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Erythromycin stearate or Nitrofurantoin.