Vancomycin hydrochloride vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 489.5× as often as Vancomycin hydrochloride in March 2026 — 361,710 items versus 739 in England.
739items
Vancomycin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Vancomycin hydrochloride | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 739 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,501 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £116,722 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Vancomycin hydrochloride or Nitrofurantoin.