Amoxicillin vs Vancomycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 1,018.8× as often as Vancomycin hydrochloride in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 739 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
739items
Vancomycin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Vancomycin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Vancomycin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Vancomycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 739 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 9,501 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £116,722 |
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