Azithromycin vs Gentamicin sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gentamicin sulfate was dispensed 8.7× as often as Azithromycin in May 2026 — 1,526 items versus 175 in England.
175items
Azithromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,526items
Gentamicin sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azithromycin versus Gentamicin sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azithromycin · ╌ Gentamicin sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azithromycin | Gentamicin sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 175 | 1,526 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,230 | 22,651 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,773 | £38,844 |
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