Pristinamycin vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 361,710.0× as often as Pristinamycin in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 1 in England.
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Pristinamycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pristinamycin versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pristinamycin · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pristinamycin | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £918 | £2,481,311 |
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