Fusidic acid vs Tolnaftate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 6,442.3× as often as Tolnaftate in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 13 in England.
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13items
Tolnaftate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Tolnaftate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Tolnaftate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Tolnaftate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 83,750 | 13 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,070,085 | 120 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,367 | £63 |
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