Flucloxacillin sodium vs Cefalexin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 4.0× as often as Cefalexin in March 2026 — 318,770 items versus 79,173 in England.
318,770items
Flucloxacillin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
79,173items
Cefalexin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Cefalexin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Cefalexin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Cefalexin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 318,770 | 79,173 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,990,751 | 927,041 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £762,414 | £229,774 |
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