Nitrofurantoin vs Fosfomycin calcium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 361,710.0× as often as Fosfomycin calcium in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 1 in England.
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Fosfomycin calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nitrofurantoin versus Fosfomycin calcium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nitrofurantoin · ╌ Fosfomycin calcium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Nitrofurantoin | Fosfomycin calcium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 361,710 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,429,854 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,481,311 | £48 |
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