Amoxicillin vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 35.3× as often as Erythromycin in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 21,331 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,331items
Erythromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Erythromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Erythromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 21,331 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 257,004 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £218,356 |
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