Methenamine hippurate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 4.1× as often as Methenamine hippurate in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 80,602 in England.
80,602items
Methenamine hippurate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methenamine hippurate versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methenamine hippurate · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methenamine hippurate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 80,602 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 857,244 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,409,198 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Methenamine hippurate or Nitrofurantoin.