Amoxicillin vs Meropenem
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 140,794.5× as often as Meropenem in June 2026 — 563,178 items versus 4 in England.
563,178items
Amoxicillin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Meropenem · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Meropenem: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Meropenem
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Meropenem |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 563,178 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,271,785 | 83 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £753,343 | £512 |
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