Fusidic acid vs Terbinafine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 3.5× as often as Terbinafine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 24,179 in England.
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,179items
Terbinafine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Terbinafine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 83,750 | 24,179 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,070,085 | 288,965 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,367 | £96,445 |
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