Gentamicin sulfate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 2,022.7× as often as Gentamicin sulfate in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 165 in England.
165items
Gentamicin sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gentamicin sulfate versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gentamicin sulfate · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gentamicin sulfate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 165 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,175 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,199 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Gentamicin sulfate or Nitrofurantoin.