Flucloxacillin sodium vs Pivmecillinam hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 11.6× as often as Pivmecillinam hydrochloride in May 2026 — 327,028 items versus 28,175 in England.
327,028items
Flucloxacillin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,175items
Pivmecillinam hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Pivmecillinam hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Pivmecillinam hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Pivmecillinam hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 327,028 | 28,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,991,451 | 365,821 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £809,468 | £251,522 |
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