Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)
Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) was ranked 350th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 26,705 items, up 7.0% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole): 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 5 shown
- Average cost / item £3.20
- Year on year Up 7.0% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg tablets | 0501080D0AAAHAH | 19,767 | £36,842 |
| Co-trimoxazole 160mg/800mg tablets | 0501080D0AAAJAJ | 5,967 | £13,434 |
| Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free | 0501080D0AAACAC | 712 | £24,727 |
| Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml oral suspension | 0501080D0AAAEAE | 258 | £10,457 |
| Septrin Forte 160mg/800mg tablets | 0501080D0BGACAJ | 1 | £2 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) with
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