Azithromycin vs Gentamicin sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gentamicin sulfate was dispensed 9.1× as often as Azithromycin in March 2026 — 1,812 items versus 200 in England.
200items
Azithromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,812items
Gentamicin sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Azithromycin | Gentamicin sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 200 | 1,812 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,276 | 22,744 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,380 | £53,708 |
See the full profile for Azithromycin or Gentamicin sulfate.