Moxifloxacin vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 1,457.4× as often as Moxifloxacin in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 229 in England.
229items
Moxifloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Moxifloxacin versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Moxifloxacin · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Moxifloxacin | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 229 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,171 | 4,379,382 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,645 | £2,268,636 |
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