Azithromycin vs Hydrocort sodiumphos (old)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocort sodiumphos (old) was dispensed 16.9× as often as Azithromycin in May 2026 — 2,960 items versus 175 in England.
175items
Azithromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,960items
Hydrocort sodiumphos (old) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azithromycin versus Hydrocort sodiumphos (old): national items dispensed by month
▬ Azithromycin · ╌ Hydrocort sodiumphos (old)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azithromycin | Hydrocort sodiumphos (old) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 175 | 2,960 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,230 | 34,201 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,773 | £63,262 |
See the full profile for Azithromycin or Hydrocort sodiumphos (old).