Econazole nitrate vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 70.1× as often as Econazole nitrate in March 2026 — 3,224 items versus 46 in England.
46items
Econazole nitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,224items
Metronidazole · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Econazole nitrate | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 46 | 3,224 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,316 | 38,235 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £252 | £16,033 |
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