Fusidic acid vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 2,434.0× as often as Erythromycin in May 2026 — 4,868 items versus 2 in England.
4,868items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Erythromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Erythromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Erythromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,868 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,816 | 23 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,966 | £1,610 |
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