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Ethambutol hydrochloride

Ethambutol hydrochloride

Infections Antibacterial drugs BNF 0501090H0

Data updated May 2026 Download CSV

Ethambutol hydrochloride was ranked 1197th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 135 items, down 10.0% on a year earlier.

135items -10%

Dispensed in May 2026

1,539items

Rolling 12 months

£6,574

Net ingredient cost · May 2026

Figure 1. Ethambutol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026

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At a glance

Therapeutic class Antibacterial drugs
Presentations 2 shown
Average cost / item £48.70
Year on year Down 10.0% on a year earlier

What this is

Net ingredient cost is the list price before discounts and dispensing fees, not what the NHS finally pays.

Where Ethambutol hydrochloride is dispensed

The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Ethambutol hydrochloride volumes.

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Top dispensing practices

Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.

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Presentation	BNF code	Items	Net ingredient cost
Ethambutol 400mg tablets	0501090H0AAACAC	79	£3,730
Ethambutol 100mg tablets	0501090H0AAABAB	56	£2,844