Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Ceftazidime pentahydrate was ranked 1509th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 5 items, down 16.7% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Ceftazidime pentahydrate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Antibacterial drugs
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £276.41
- Year on year Down 16.7% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Ceftazidime pentahydrate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceftazidime 2g powder for solution for injection vials | 0501021H0AAACAC | 3 | £1,050 |
| Ceftazidime 1g powder for solution for injection vials | 0501021H0AAABAB | 2 | £332 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Ceftazidime pentahydrate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Ceftazidime pentahydrate volumes.
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Ceftazidime pentahydrate with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.