Fusidic acid vs Ketoconazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 15.3× as often as Ketoconazole in March 2026 — 92,394 items versus 6,036 in England.
92,394items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,036items
Ketoconazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Ketoconazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Ketoconazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Ketoconazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 92,394 | 6,036 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,066,350 | 59,555 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £236,055 | £31,537 |
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