Flucloxacillin sodium vs Trimethoprim
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 2.7× as often as Trimethoprim in May 2026 — 327,028 items versus 119,157 in England.
327,028items
Flucloxacillin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
119,157items
Trimethoprim · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Trimethoprim |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 327,028 | 119,157 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,991,451 | 1,561,883 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £809,468 | £591,028 |
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