Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 83,435.3× as often as Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 4 in England.
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Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Nitrofurantoin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,255 | £2,268,636 |
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