Clindamycin phosphate vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 2.0× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in May 2026 — 3,106 items versus 1,537 in England.
1,537items
Clindamycin phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,106items
Metronidazole · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin phosphate | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,537 | 3,106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,133 | 38,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £18,462 | £15,184 |
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