Amoxicillin vs Meropenem
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 125,485.2× as often as Meropenem in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 6 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Meropenem · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Meropenem: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Meropenem
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Meropenem |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 88 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £1,674 |
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