Erythromycin
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
246.4K
NHS Cost
£5.8M
Practices
7,112
Avg per Practice
35
Overview
Erythromycin is prescribed by 7,112 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 246,364 items were prescribed at a total cost of £5,844,959 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12,927
Jun 2026
10,714
Jun 2026
12,404
Jun 2026
10,847
Jun 2026
10,658
Jun 2026
11,633
Jun 2026
11,377
Jun 2026
12,022
Jun 2026
12,262
Jun 2026
10,789
Jun 2026
11,038
Jun 2026
10,342
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 10.2K | 234 | 44 | +26.0% ▲ |
| S | 8,712 | 165 | 53 | +52.6% ▲ |
| NE | 6,914 | 138 | 50 | +44.8% ▲ |
| PE | 6,842 | 95 | 72 | +108.1% ▲ |
| SS | 5,997 | 74 | 81 | +134.1% ▲ |
| CM | 5,568 | 68 | 82 | +136.7% ▲ |
| LE | 5,325 | 114 | 47 | +35.0% ▲ |
| DN | 4,953 | 89 | 56 | +61.0% ▲ |
| NN | 4,393 | 68 | 65 | +86.7% ▲ |
| NG | 4,044 | 120 | 34 | -2.6% ▼ |
| TS | 3,867 | 75 | 52 | +49.1% ▲ |
| TN | 3,725 | 72 | 52 | +49.4% ▲ |
| CV | 3,683 | 98 | 38 | +8.7% ▲ |
| DE | 3,679 | 85 | 43 | +25.1% ▲ |
| MK | 3,532 | 46 | 77 | +122.0% ▲ |
| RM | 3,486 | 82 | 43 | +22.8% ▲ |
| M | 3,393 | 121 | 28 | -19.1% ▼ |
| ME | 3,221 | 65 | 50 | +43.4% ▲ |
| RG | 3,130 | 64 | 49 | +41.3% ▲ |
| NR | 3,079 | 72 | 43 | +23.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ABH MANCHESTER & TRAFFORD CDS | 614 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 440 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 401 |
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.