Fusidic acid vs Cefuroxime sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 2,025.7× as often as Cefuroxime sodium in March 2026 — 6,077 items versus 3 in England.
6,077items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Cefuroxime sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Cefuroxime sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,077 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,403 | 60 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £232,601 | £6,733 |
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