Gentamicin sulfate vs Vancomycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gentamicin sulfate was dispensed 1,812.0× as often as Vancomycin hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,812 items versus 1 in England.
1,812items
Gentamicin sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Vancomycin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gentamicin sulfate versus Vancomycin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gentamicin sulfate · ╌ Vancomycin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gentamicin sulfate | Vancomycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,812 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,744 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £53,708 | £53 |
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