Fusidic acid vs Terbinafine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 3.7× as often as Terbinafine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 92,394 items versus 24,839 in England.
92,394items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,839items
Terbinafine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Terbinafine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Terbinafine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Terbinafine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 92,394 | 24,839 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,066,350 | 288,997 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £236,055 | £103,770 |
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