Rifampicin combined preparations vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 9,363.5× as often as Rifampicin combined preparations in June 2026 — 365,178 items versus 39 in England.
39items
Rifampicin combined preparations · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,178items
Nitrofurantoin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rifampicin combined preparations versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rifampicin combined preparations · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Rifampicin combined preparations | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 39 | 365,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 425 | 4,430,765 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,238 | £2,460,349 |
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