Amoxicillin vs Ceftazidime pentahydrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 75,291.1× as often as Ceftazidime pentahydrate in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 10 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Ceftazidime pentahydrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Ceftazidime pentahydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 93 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £1,253 |
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