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Fusidic acid vs Other antiviral preparations

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated March 2026

Fusidic acid was dispensed 92,394.0× as often as Other antiviral preparations in March 2026 — 92,394 items versus 1 in England.

92,394items

Fusidic acid · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

1items

Other antiviral preparations · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Other antiviral preparations: national items dispensed by month

▬ Fusidic acid   ·   ╌ Other antiviral preparations

Other antiviral… 92,394

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Fusidic acid versus Other antiviral preparations, March 2026
Measure Fusidic acid Other antiviral preparations
Items, March 2026 92,394 1
Items, last 12 months 1,066,350 18
Net ingredient cost, March 2026 £236,055 £12

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