Ethambutol hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 2,472.2× as often as Ethambutol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 135 in England.
135items
Ethambutol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethambutol hydrochloride versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethambutol hydrochloride · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ethambutol hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 135 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,539 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,574 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Ethambutol hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.