Amoxicillin vs Methenamine hippurate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 7.3× as often as Methenamine hippurate in May 2026 — 585,989 items versus 80,602 in England.
585,989items
Amoxicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
80,602items
Methenamine hippurate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Methenamine hippurate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Methenamine hippurate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Methenamine hippurate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 585,989 | 80,602 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,256,924 | 857,244 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £769,424 | £1,409,198 |
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