Erythromycin
Acne and rosacea | Skin
Items (National)
83.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6M
Practices
6,158
Avg per Practice
14
Overview
Erythromycin is prescribed by 6,158 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 83,619 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,643,901 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Acne and rosacea.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 3,044 | 118 | 26 | +89.7% ▲ |
| E | 2,049 | 83 | 25 | +81.6% ▲ |
| N | 1,582 | 66 | 24 | +76.5% ▲ |
| S | 1,535 | 70 | 22 | +61.0% ▲ |
| DN | 1,444 | 59 | 25 | +80.1% ▲ |
| M | 1,372 | 68 | 20 | +48.5% ▲ |
| NE | 1,354 | 63 | 22 | +58.1% ▲ |
| PE | 1,315 | 53 | 25 | +82.4% ▲ |
| CV | 1,302 | 55 | 24 | +74.3% ▲ |
| NN | 1,197 | 45 | 27 | +95.6% ▲ |
| SE | 1,190 | 60 | 20 | +45.6% ▲ |
| PO | 1,175 | 45 | 26 | +91.9% ▲ |
| SW | 1,174 | 54 | 22 | +59.6% ▲ |
| NR | 1,148 | 49 | 23 | +72.1% ▲ |
| CM | 1,129 | 44 | 26 | +89.0% ▲ |
| TS | 1,125 | 44 | 26 | +88.2% ▲ |
| HU | 1,102 | 32 | 34 | +152.9% ▲ |
| BB | 1,097 | 44 | 25 | +83.1% ▲ |
| DE | 1,082 | 50 | 22 | +58.8% ▲ |
| BN | 1,079 | 51 | 21 | +55.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 167 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 136 |
| HALL GREEN HEALTH | 126 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Acne and rosacea
- Paragraph: Topical preparations for acne
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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.