Chloramphenicol vs Gentamicin sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 55.3× as often as Gentamicin sulfate in March 2026 — 100,192 items versus 1,812 in England.
100,192items
Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,812items
Gentamicin sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Gentamicin sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 100,192 | 1,812 |
| Items, last 12 months | 923,477 | 22,744 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £322,444 | £53,708 |
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