Pivmecillinam hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 11.8× as often as Pivmecillinam hydrochloride in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 28,175 in England.
28,175items
Pivmecillinam hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Pivmecillinam hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 28,175 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 365,821 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £251,522 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Pivmecillinam hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.