Pivmecillinam hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 11.9× as often as Pivmecillinam hydrochloride in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 30,292 in England.
30,292items
Pivmecillinam hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pivmecillinam hydrochloride versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pivmecillinam hydrochloride · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pivmecillinam hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 30,292 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 366,067 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £269,909 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Pivmecillinam hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.