Estriol vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estriol was dispensed 54.9× as often as Metronidazole in March 2026 — 176,982 items versus 3,224 in England.
176,982items
Estriol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,224items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estriol versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estriol · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estriol | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 176,982 | 3,224 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,842,051 | 38,235 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,415,769 | £16,033 |
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