Fusidic acid vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 24.4× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 3,434 in England.
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,434items
Hydrogen peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Hydrogen peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Hydrogen peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 83,750 | 3,434 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,070,085 | 46,625 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,367 | £30,143 |
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