Azithromycin vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 27.8× as often as Azithromycin in May 2026 — 4,868 items versus 175 in England.
175items
Azithromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,868items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azithromycin versus Fusidic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azithromycin · ╌ Fusidic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azithromycin | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 175 | 4,868 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,230 | 57,816 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,773 | £191,966 |
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