Azithromycin vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 501.0× as often as Azithromycin in March 2026 — 100,192 items versus 200 in England.
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Azithromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azithromycin versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azithromycin · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Azithromycin | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 200 | 100,192 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,276 | 923,477 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,380 | £322,444 |
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