Chloramphenicol vs Cefuroxime sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 6,795.7× as often as Cefuroxime sodium in May 2026 — 74,753 items versus 11 in England.
74,753items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Cefuroxime sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloramphenicol versus Cefuroxime sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloramphenicol · ╌ Cefuroxime sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Cefuroxime sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 74,753 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 926,535 | 61 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £249,218 | £6,453 |
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