Amoxicillin vs Trimethoprim
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 4.9× as often as Trimethoprim in May 2026 — 585,989 items versus 119,157 in England.
585,989items
Amoxicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
119,157items
Trimethoprim · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Trimethoprim: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Trimethoprim
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Trimethoprim |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 585,989 | 119,157 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,256,924 | 1,561,883 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £769,424 | £591,028 |
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