Flucloxacillin sodium vs Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 12.2× as often as Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) in May 2026 — 327,028 items versus 26,705 in England.
327,028items
Flucloxacillin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,705items
Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole): national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 327,028 | 26,705 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,991,451 | 316,722 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £809,468 | £85,461 |
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