Meropenem
Meropenem was ranked 1574th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 4 items, down 33.3% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Meropenem: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Antibacterial drugs
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £334.95
- Year on year Down 33.3% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Meropenem this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meropenem 500mg powder for solution for injection vials | 0501022A0AAAAAA | 4 | £1,340 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Meropenem is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Meropenem volumes.
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
In NHS hospitals
Meropenem is also used in NHS secondary care. See the indicative hospital cost, monthly trend and the trusts using it most on the hospital medicines page.
Compare Meropenem with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.