Nitazoxanide vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 341,310.0× as often as Nitazoxanide in March 2026 — 341,310 items versus 1 in England.
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Nitazoxanide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
341,310items
Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nitazoxanide versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nitazoxanide · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Nitazoxanide | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 341,310 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 4,433,977 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,867 | £2,322,288 |
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