Fusidic acid vs Permethrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 3.5× as often as Permethrin in March 2026 — 92,394 items versus 26,121 in England.
92,394items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Permethrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Permethrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Permethrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 92,394 | 26,121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,066,350 | 276,204 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £236,055 | £349,672 |
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