Gentamicin sulfate vs Cefuroxime sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gentamicin sulfate was dispensed 604.0× as often as Cefuroxime sodium in March 2026 — 1,812 items versus 3 in England.
1,812items
Gentamicin sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Cefuroxime sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gentamicin sulfate versus Cefuroxime sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gentamicin sulfate · ╌ Cefuroxime sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gentamicin sulfate | Cefuroxime sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,812 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,744 | 60 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £53,708 | £6,733 |
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