Amoxicillin vs Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 5.5× as often as Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) in May 2026 — 585,989 items versus 106,002 in England.
585,989items
Amoxicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106,002items
Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid): national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 585,989 | 106,002 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,256,924 | 1,325,668 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £769,424 | £268,239 |
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