Rifabutin vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 22,754.0× as often as Rifabutin in April 2026 — 341,310 items versus 15 in England.
15items
Rifabutin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
341,310items
Nitrofurantoin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rifabutin versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rifabutin · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Rifabutin | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 15 | 341,310 |
| Items, last 12 months | 189 | 4,433,977 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,076 | £2,322,288 |
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