Fusidic acid vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 3,038.5× as often as Erythromycin in March 2026 — 6,077 items versus 2 in England.
6,077items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Erythromycin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,077 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,403 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £232,601 | £3,184 |
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