Chloramphenicol vs Gentamicin sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 49.0× as often as Gentamicin sulfate in May 2026 — 74,753 items versus 1,526 in England.
74,753items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,526items
Gentamicin sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloramphenicol versus Gentamicin sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloramphenicol · ╌ Gentamicin sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Gentamicin sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 74,753 | 1,526 |
| Items, last 12 months | 926,535 | 22,651 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £249,218 | £38,844 |
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