Flucloxacillin sodium vs Trimethoprim
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 2.4× as often as Trimethoprim in March 2026 — 318,770 items versus 131,731 in England.
318,770items
Flucloxacillin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
131,731items
Trimethoprim · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Trimethoprim: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Trimethoprim
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Trimethoprim |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 318,770 | 131,731 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,990,751 | 1,570,294 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £762,414 | £660,376 |
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