Amoxicillin vs Pivmecillinam hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 24.9× as often as Pivmecillinam hydrochloride in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 30,292 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,292items
Pivmecillinam hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Pivmecillinam hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Pivmecillinam hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Pivmecillinam hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 30,292 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 366,067 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £269,909 |
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