Amoxicillin vs Ceftriaxone sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 17,599.3× as often as Ceftriaxone sodium in June 2026 — 563,178 items versus 32 in England.
563,178items
Amoxicillin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32items
Ceftriaxone sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Ceftriaxone sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Ceftriaxone sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Ceftriaxone sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 563,178 | 32 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,271,785 | 489 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £753,343 | £1,476 |
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