Estradiol vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 58.2× as often as Metronidazole in May 2026 — 180,827 items versus 3,106 in England.
180,827items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,106items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 180,827 | 3,106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,120,611 | 38,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,342,510 | £15,184 |
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