Norfloxacin vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 361,710.0× as often as Norfloxacin in December 2025 — 361,710 items versus 1 in England.
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Norfloxacin · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Norfloxacin versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Norfloxacin · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Norfloxacin | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £480 | £2,481,311 |
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