Flucloxacillin sodium vs Colistimethate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 124.5× as often as Colistimethate sodium in March 2026 — 318,770 items versus 2,560 in England.
318,770items
Flucloxacillin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,560items
Colistimethate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Colistimethate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Colistimethate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Colistimethate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 318,770 | 2,560 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,990,751 | 29,067 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £762,414 | £711,724 |
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