Clotrimazole vs Ketoconazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 10.8× as often as Ketoconazole in April 2026 — 60,630 items versus 5,607 in England.
60,630items
Clotrimazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,607items
Ketoconazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clotrimazole versus Ketoconazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clotrimazole · ╌ Ketoconazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Clotrimazole | Ketoconazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 60,630 | 5,607 |
| Items, last 12 months | 782,078 | 61,357 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £142,133 | £29,414 |
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