Chloramphenicol vs Cefuroxime sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 33,397.3× as often as Cefuroxime sodium in March 2026 — 100,192 items versus 3 in England.
100,192items
Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Cefuroxime sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Cefuroxime sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 100,192 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 923,477 | 60 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £322,444 | £6,733 |
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