Chloramphenicol vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 16.5× as often as Fusidic acid in March 2026 — 100,192 items versus 6,077 in England.
100,192items
Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,077items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloramphenicol versus Fusidic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloramphenicol · ╌ Fusidic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 100,192 | 6,077 |
| Items, last 12 months | 923,477 | 57,403 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £322,444 | £232,601 |
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