Amoxicillin vs Rifampicin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 838.4× as often as Rifampicin in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 898 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
898items
Rifampicin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Rifampicin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Rifampicin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Rifampicin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 898 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 11,161 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £56,128 |
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