Minocycline hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 927.5× as often as Minocycline hydrochloride in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 390 in England.
390items
Minocycline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minocycline hydrochloride versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minocycline hydrochloride · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Minocycline hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 390 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,037 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,423 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Minocycline hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.