Ethambutol hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 2,494.6× as often as Ethambutol hydrochloride in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 145 in England.
145items
Ethambutol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ethambutol hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 145 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,596 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,439 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Ethambutol hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.