Levofloxacin vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 135.6× as often as Levofloxacin in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 2,461 in England.
2,461items
Levofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levofloxacin versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levofloxacin · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levofloxacin | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,461 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 29,777 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £39,411 | £2,268,636 |
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