Gentamicin sulfate vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 3.2× as often as Gentamicin sulfate in May 2026 — 4,868 items versus 1,526 in England.
1,526items
Gentamicin sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,868items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gentamicin sulfate versus Fusidic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gentamicin sulfate · ╌ Fusidic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gentamicin sulfate | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,526 | 4,868 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,651 | 57,816 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £38,844 | £191,966 |
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