Chloramphenicol vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 37,376.5× as often as Erythromycin in May 2026 — 74,753 items versus 2 in England.
74,753items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Erythromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloramphenicol versus Erythromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloramphenicol · ╌ Erythromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 74,753 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 926,535 | 23 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £249,218 | £1,610 |
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