Fusidic acid vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 3.8× as often as Metronidazole in March 2026 — 92,394 items versus 24,616 in England.
92,394items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,616items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 92,394 | 24,616 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,066,350 | 253,272 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £236,055 | £388,372 |
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