Clindamycin phosphate vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 2.0× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in March 2026 — 3,224 items versus 1,634 in England.
1,634items
Clindamycin phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,224items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clindamycin phosphate versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clindamycin phosphate · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin phosphate | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,634 | 3,224 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,040 | 38,235 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £19,515 | £16,033 |
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