Amoxicillin vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 7.5× as often as Metronidazole in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 100,803 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
100,803items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 100,803 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 1,158,695 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £230,360 |
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