Clarithromycin
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
1.9M
NHS Cost
£9.2M
Practices
7,848
Avg per Practice
245
Overview
Clarithromycin is prescribed by 7,848 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,925,626 items were prescribed at a total cost of £9,199,784 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173,954
Jun 2026
154,580
Jun 2026
158,013
Jun 2026
130,012
Jun 2026
132,484
Jun 2026
161,557
Jun 2026
164,135
Jun 2026
191,338
Jun 2026
185,088
Jun 2026
155,595
Jun 2026
159,329
Jun 2026
140,497
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 70.0K | 291 | 241 | -1.9% vs avg |
| S | 42.4K | 189 | 225 | -8.5% ▼ |
| M | 40.5K | 200 | 203 | -17.4% ▼ |
| PE | 36.8K | 102 | 361 | +47.0% ▲ |
| NG | 35.7K | 146 | 244 | -0.5% vs avg |
| L | 34.6K | 158 | 219 | -10.7% ▼ |
| E | 34.1K | 163 | 209 | -14.7% ▼ |
| CV | 33.2K | 126 | 264 | +7.5% ▲ |
| TN | 32.6K | 95 | 343 | +39.8% ▲ |
| BN | 32.2K | 88 | 366 | +49.2% ▲ |
| NR | 32.0K | 76 | 421 | +71.5% ▲ |
| ST | 30.7K | 95 | 324 | +31.9% ▲ |
| N | 30.3K | 129 | 235 | -4.4% ▼ |
| PO | 29.6K | 69 | 429 | +74.7% ▲ |
| RG | 28.9K | 73 | 396 | +61.5% ▲ |
| NE | 28.4K | 155 | 184 | -25.2% ▼ |
| IP | 28.1K | 65 | 432 | +76.0% ▲ |
| SE | 27.7K | 128 | 216 | -11.8% ▼ |
| CM | 27.6K | 86 | 321 | +30.8% ▲ |
| LS | 25.8K | 96 | 268 | +9.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| NORWICH PRACTICES HEALTH CENTRE | 3,001 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 2,726 |
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.