Cost of Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate in Ohio
I cannot provide specific pricing information for nitrofurantoin monohydrate tablets in Ohio, as the evidence provided does not contain data on this medication's cost.
Why This Information Is Not Available
The evidence documents focus on:
- Diabetes medications with detailed pricing tables for metformin, sulfonylureas, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and other glucose-lowering agents 1
- Anticoagulants used in cancer patients with venous thromboembolism, including heparin, enoxaparin, and rivaroxaban 1
- Obesity medications such as phentermine, orlistat, and liraglutide 1
Clinical Context for Nitrofurantoin
While pricing data is absent, the evidence does establish nitrofurantoin's clinical role:
Treatment Efficacy
- Nitrofurantoin achieves clinical cure rates of 88-95% (early) and 84-93% (late) for uncomplicated UTIs in females, with microbiological cure rates of 86-92% 2
- In males, nitrofurantoin has substantially lower efficacy with a 25% failure rate compared to 10-16% in females, representing a clinically meaningful difference 3
Standard Dosing
- For uncomplicated UTIs: 100 mg orally every 6 hours for 7-14 days in males (14 days when prostatitis cannot be excluded) 3
- For prophylaxis: 50-100 mg once daily for recurrent UTIs 4
Critical Contraindication
- Nitrofurantoin is absolutely contraindicated when creatinine clearance is <60 mL/min due to inadequate urinary drug concentrations and increased risk of peripheral neuropathy and pulmonary toxicity 3, 4, 5, 6
How to Obtain Current Ohio Pricing
To determine actual costs in Ohio, you should:
- Contact local Ohio pharmacies directly for cash prices
- Check GoodRx or similar prescription discount platforms for regional pricing
- Review your specific insurance formulary, as coverage varies between medical and pharmacy benefits 1
- Note that prices fluctuate significantly between pharmacies even within the same insurance plan 1