Fusidic acid vs Cefuroxime sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 1,261.3× as often as Cefuroxime sodium in June 2026 — 5,045 items versus 4 in England.
5,045items
Fusidic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Cefuroxime sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Cefuroxime sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Cefuroxime sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Cefuroxime sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 5,045 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,909 | 60 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £199,799 | £1,014 |
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