Erythromycin vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 2.8× as often as Erythromycin in March 2026 — 15,249 items versus 5,485 in England.
5,485items
Erythromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,249items
Ivermectin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Erythromycin versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Erythromycin · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Erythromycin | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,485 | 15,249 |
| Items, last 12 months | 75,713 | 153,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £78,367 | £570,758 |
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