Fusidic acid vs Cetrimide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 275.5× as often as Cetrimide in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 304 in England.
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
304items
Cetrimide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Cetrimide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Cetrimide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Cetrimide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 83,750 | 304 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,067,812 | 3,429 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,367 | £887 |
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