Clotrimazole vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 20.6× as often as Metronidazole in March 2026 — 66,373 items versus 3,224 in England.
66,373items
Clotrimazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,224items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clotrimazole versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clotrimazole · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clotrimazole | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 66,373 | 3,224 |
| Items, last 12 months | 822,295 | 38,235 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,742 | £16,033 |
See the full profile for Clotrimazole or Metronidazole.