Flucloxacillin sodium vs Clindamycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 43.4× as often as Clindamycin hydrochloride in March 2026 — 318,770 items versus 7,338 in England.
318,770items
Flucloxacillin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,338items
Clindamycin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Clindamycin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Clindamycin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Clindamycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 318,770 | 7,338 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,990,751 | 86,520 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £762,414 | £52,042 |
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