Fusidic acid vs Malathion
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 43.7× as often as Malathion in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 1,916 in England.
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,916items
Malathion · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Malathion: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Malathion
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Malathion |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 83,750 | 1,916 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,070,085 | 29,739 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,367 | £48,550 |
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