Tinidazole vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 341,310.0× as often as Tinidazole in January 2026 — 341,310 items versus 1 in England.
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Tinidazole · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
341,310items
Nitrofurantoin · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tinidazole versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tinidazole · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Tinidazole | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 341,310 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18 | 4,433,977 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £3 | £2,322,288 |
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