Estriol vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estriol was dispensed 54.9× as often as Metronidazole in April 2026 — 174,077 items versus 3,170 in England.
174,077items
Estriol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,170items
Metronidazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estriol versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estriol · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Estriol | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 174,077 | 3,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,886,767 | 38,497 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,808,024 | £15,973 |
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