Fusidic acid vs Permethrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 3.6× as often as Permethrin in April 2026 — 86,365 items versus 23,922 in England.
86,365items
Fusidic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,922items
Permethrin · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Permethrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 86,365 | 23,922 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,072,005 | 279,962 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £222,018 | £330,728 |
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