Vancomycin hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 424.1× as often as Vancomycin hydrochloride in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 787 in England.
787items
Vancomycin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Vancomycin hydrochloride versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Vancomycin hydrochloride · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Vancomycin hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 787 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,503 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,676 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Vancomycin hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.