Fusidic acid vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 3.7× as often as Metronidazole in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 22,763 in England.
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 83,750 | 22,763 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,070,085 | 252,028 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,367 | £354,460 |
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