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Are there different types of erythromycin? A Pharmacological Overview

Oct 12, 2025 •

3 min read

Erythromycin, the first macrolide antibiotic, was discovered in 1952 from a soil sample in the Philippines [1.2.1]. The core question for many is, are there different types of erythromycin? The answer is yes, with various formulations designed for stability and targeted delivery.