Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 121,726.0× as often as Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium in June 2026 — 365,178 items versus 3 in England.
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Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Nitrofurantoin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 3 | 365,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 26 | 4,430,765 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £2,319 | £2,460,349 |
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