Erythromycin ethylsuccinate
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
159.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3M
Practices
6,822
Avg per Practice
23
Overview
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate is prescribed by 6,822 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 159,274 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,347,569 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
8,622
Jun 2026
6,411
Jun 2026
5,818
Jun 2026
3,820
Jun 2026
4,117
Jun 2026
5,700
Jun 2026
6,626
Jun 2026
7,597
Jun 2026
5,329
Jun 2026
5,307
Jun 2026
5,060
Jun 2026
3,985
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 9,404 | 221 | 43 | +82.8% ▲ |
| SS | 5,362 | 74 | 73 | +211.2% ▲ |
| RM | 3,916 | 71 | 55 | +136.9% ▲ |
| S | 3,556 | 107 | 33 | +42.5% ▲ |
| E | 3,494 | 107 | 33 | +40.3% ▲ |
| M | 3,320 | 114 | 29 | +24.9% ▲ |
| PE | 3,319 | 85 | 39 | +67.4% ▲ |
| CM | 3,318 | 67 | 50 | +112.4% ▲ |
| WS | 3,264 | 64 | 51 | +118.9% ▲ |
| NG | 3,142 | 99 | 32 | +36.1% ▲ |
| TN | 2,950 | 68 | 43 | +86.3% ▲ |
| IG | 2,710 | 51 | 53 | +127.9% ▲ |
| MK | 2,701 | 42 | 64 | +176.0% ▲ |
| BD | 2,650 | 52 | 51 | +118.9% ▲ |
| CV | 2,645 | 83 | 32 | +36.9% ▲ |
| LE | 2,455 | 84 | 29 | +25.3% ▲ |
| DA | 2,450 | 40 | 61 | +163.1% ▲ |
| ME | 2,392 | 58 | 41 | +76.8% ▲ |
| DN | 2,384 | 72 | 33 | +42.1% ▲ |
| NE | 2,384 | 85 | 28 | +20.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| URGENT GP CLINIC (LUTON) | 570 |
| WALSALL UCC - HOSPITAL SITE OOH | 510 |
| BADGER GROUP OOH | 429 |
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.