Amoxicillin vs Cefixime
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 31,287.7× as often as Cefixime in June 2026 — 563,178 items versus 18 in England.
563,178items
Amoxicillin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18items
Cefixime · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Cefixime: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Cefixime
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Cefixime |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 563,178 | 18 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,271,785 | 632 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £753,343 | £726 |
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