Erythromycin vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 5.2× as often as Erythromycin in May 2026 — 14,474 items versus 2,771 in England.
2,771items
Erythromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,474items
Ivermectin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Erythromycin versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Erythromycin · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Erythromycin | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,771 | 14,474 |
| Items, last 12 months | 68,644 | 155,024 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £41,732 | £543,469 |
See the full profile for Erythromycin or Ivermectin.