Levofloxacin vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 135.3× as often as Levofloxacin in April 2026 — 341,310 items versus 2,523 in England.
2,523items
Levofloxacin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
341,310items
Nitrofurantoin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levofloxacin versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levofloxacin · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Levofloxacin | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,523 | 341,310 |
| Items, last 12 months | 29,597 | 4,433,977 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £40,682 | £2,322,288 |
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