Econazole nitrate vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 107.1× as often as Econazole nitrate in May 2026 — 3,106 items versus 29 in England.
29items
Econazole nitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,106items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Econazole nitrate versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Econazole nitrate · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Econazole nitrate | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 29 | 3,106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,757 | 38,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £181 | £15,184 |
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