Amoxicillin vs Ceftazidime pentahydrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 117,197.8× as often as Ceftazidime pentahydrate in May 2026 — 585,989 items versus 5 in England.
585,989items
Amoxicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Ceftazidime pentahydrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Ceftazidime pentahydrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Ceftazidime pentahydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 585,989 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,256,924 | 88 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £769,424 | £1,382 |
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