Minocycline hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 904.4× as often as Minocycline hydrochloride in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 369 in England.
369items
Minocycline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Minocycline hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 369 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,871 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,729 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Minocycline hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.