Flucloxacillin sodium vs Clarithromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 1.9× as often as Clarithromycin in March 2026 — 318,770 items versus 170,726 in England.
318,770items
Flucloxacillin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
170,726items
Clarithromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Clarithromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Clarithromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Clarithromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 318,770 | 170,726 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,990,751 | 1,870,389 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £762,414 | £821,484 |
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