Estriol vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estriol was dispensed 56.2× as often as Metronidazole in May 2026 — 174,438 items versus 3,106 in England.
174,438items
Estriol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,106items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estriol versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estriol · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estriol | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 174,438 | 3,106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,921,569 | 38,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,779,757 | £15,184 |
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