Gentamicin sulfate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 1,913.8× as often as Gentamicin sulfate in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 189 in England.
189items
Gentamicin sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Gentamicin sulfate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 189 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,229 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,488 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Gentamicin sulfate or Nitrofurantoin.