Vancomycin hydrochloride
Vancomycin hydrochloride was ranked 930th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 787 items, down 1.0% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Vancomycin hydrochloride: 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 £146.98
- Year on year Down 1.0% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Vancomycin hydrochloride this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin 125mg capsules | 0501070U0AAAAAA | 705 | £88,967 |
| Vancomycin 250mg capsules | 0501070U0AAABAB | 71 | £18,989 |
| Vancomycin 125mg/5ml oral liquid | 0501070U0AAALAL | 6 | £5,456 |
| Vancomycin 250mg/5ml oral liquid | 0501070U0AAAKAK | 4 | £2,249 |
| Vancomycin 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials | 0501070U0AAACAC | 1 | £14 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Vancomycin hydrochloride is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Vancomycin hydrochloride volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Vancomycin hydrochloride with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.