Amoxicillin vs Cefuroxime sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 563,178.0× as often as Cefuroxime sodium in June 2026 — 563,178 items versus 1 in England.
563,178items
Amoxicillin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Cefuroxime sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Cefuroxime sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Cefuroxime sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Cefuroxime sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 563,178 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,245,161 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £753,343 | £202 |
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