Flucloxacillin sodium vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium and Nitrofurantoin were dispensed at a similar rate in May 2026 (327,028 versus 333,741 items in England).
327,028items
Flucloxacillin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 327,028 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,991,451 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £809,468 | £2,268,636 |
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