Flucloxacillin sodium vs Rifaximin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 27.9× as often as Rifaximin in May 2026 — 327,028 items versus 11,716 in England.
327,028items
Flucloxacillin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,716items
Rifaximin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Rifaximin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Rifaximin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Rifaximin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 327,028 | 11,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,991,451 | 138,704 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £809,468 | £2,118,165 |
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