Fusidic acid vs Sodium fusidate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 40.4× as often as Sodium fusidate in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 2,075 in England.
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,075items
Sodium fusidate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Sodium fusidate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Sodium fusidate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Sodium fusidate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 83,750 | 2,075 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,070,085 | 26,206 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,367 | £7,353 |
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