Azithromycin
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
890.5K
NHS Cost
£4.9M
Practices
7,025
Avg per Practice
127
Overview
Azithromycin is prescribed by 7,025 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 890,506 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,908,739 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71,006
Jun 2026
65,066
Jun 2026
70,162
Jun 2026
65,897
Jun 2026
67,049
Jun 2026
73,684
Jun 2026
72,075
Jun 2026
76,448
Jun 2026
76,694
Jun 2026
67,890
Jun 2026
71,033
Jun 2026
69,266
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 50.8K | 142 | 358 | +181.9% ▲ |
| S | 29.0K | 166 | 175 | +37.8% ▲ |
| M | 28.4K | 170 | 167 | +31.8% ▲ |
| NG | 26.4K | 136 | 194 | +53.1% ▲ |
| L | 25.7K | 144 | 178 | +40.5% ▲ |
| TS | 22.2K | 73 | 304 | +139.9% ▲ |
| HU | 19.4K | 44 | 442 | +248.3% ▲ |
| SK | 17.7K | 75 | 236 | +85.8% ▲ |
| B | 17.4K | 242 | 72 | -43.3% ▼ |
| BD | 15.8K | 58 | 272 | +114.5% ▲ |
| WA | 15.8K | 86 | 183 | +44.5% ▲ |
| PE | 15.7K | 92 | 171 | +34.6% ▲ |
| DL | 15.1K | 45 | 335 | +164.0% ▲ |
| DN | 14.9K | 87 | 171 | +34.8% ▲ |
| E | 13.8K | 140 | 99 | -22.1% ▼ |
| DH | 13.2K | 36 | 366 | +188.9% ▲ |
| SW | 12.7K | 107 | 119 | -6.5% ▼ |
| LE | 12.1K | 113 | 107 | -15.5% ▼ |
| NN | 11.9K | 67 | 178 | +40.5% ▲ |
| SR | 11.9K | 33 | 361 | +184.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 2,933 |
| HULL FAMILY PRACTICE | 2,038 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (HULL) | 1,832 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Macrolides
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.