Fusidic acid vs Salicylic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 92,394.0× as often as Salicylic acid in March 2026 — 92,394 items versus 1 in England.
92,394items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Salicylic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Salicylic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Salicylic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Salicylic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 92,394 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,066,350 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £236,055 | £299 |
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