Fusidic acid vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 5,338.0× as often as Erythromycin in April 2026 — 5,338 items versus 1 in England.
5,338items
Fusidic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Erythromycin · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 5,338 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,587 | 23 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £209,744 | £130 |
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