Amoxicillin vs Clindamycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 102.6× as often as Clindamycin hydrochloride in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 7,338 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,338items
Clindamycin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Clindamycin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Clindamycin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Clindamycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 7,338 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 86,520 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £52,042 |
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