Levofloxacin vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 133.1× as often as Levofloxacin in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 2,718 in England.
2,718items
Levofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levofloxacin versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levofloxacin · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Levofloxacin | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,718 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 29,369 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,261 | £2,481,311 |
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