Amoxicillin vs Clindamycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 83.2× as often as Clindamycin hydrochloride in May 2026 — 585,989 items versus 7,039 in England.
585,989items
Amoxicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,039items
Clindamycin hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Clindamycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 585,989 | 7,039 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,256,924 | 86,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £769,424 | £47,836 |
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