Flucloxacillin sodium vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 3.2× as often as Metronidazole in March 2026 — 318,770 items versus 100,803 in England.
318,770items
Flucloxacillin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
100,803items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 318,770 | 100,803 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,990,751 | 1,158,695 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £762,414 | £230,360 |
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