Azithromycin vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 427.2× as often as Azithromycin in May 2026 — 74,753 items versus 175 in England.
175items
Azithromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
74,753items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azithromycin versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azithromycin · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azithromycin | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 175 | 74,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,230 | 926,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,773 | £249,218 |
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