Chloramphenicol vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 15.4× as often as Fusidic acid in May 2026 — 74,753 items versus 4,868 in England.
74,753items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,868items
Fusidic acid · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 74,753 | 4,868 |
| Items, last 12 months | 926,535 | 57,816 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £249,218 | £191,966 |
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