Flucloxacillin sodium vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 3.5× as often as Metronidazole in May 2026 — 327,028 items versus 92,284 in England.
327,028items
Flucloxacillin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
92,284items
Metronidazole · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 327,028 | 92,284 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,991,451 | 1,159,306 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £809,468 | £214,050 |
See the full profile for Flucloxacillin sodium or Metronidazole.