Erythromycin
Erythromycin was ranked 399th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 19,799 items, down 8.8% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Erythromycin: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Antibacterial drugs
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £15.89
- Year on year Down 8.8% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Erythromycin this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin 250mg gastro-resistant tablets | 0501050C0AAABAB | 19,797 | £314,518 |
| Erythromycin 250mg gastro-resistant capsules | 0501050C0AAAKAK | 2 | £15 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Erythromycin is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Erythromycin volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Erythromycin with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.