Fusidic acid vs Vancomycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 4,868.0× as often as Vancomycin hydrochloride in May 2026 — 4,868 items versus 1 in England.
4,868items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Vancomycin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Vancomycin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Vancomycin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Vancomycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,868 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,816 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,966 | £53 |
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