Estradiol vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 58.9× as often as Metronidazole in March 2026 — 189,791 items versus 3,224 in England.
189,791items
Estradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,224items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 189,791 | 3,224 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,079,331 | 38,235 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,491,832 | £16,033 |
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