Ketoconazole vs Miconazole nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Miconazole nitrate was dispensed 7.6× as often as Ketoconazole in May 2026 — 40,063 items versus 5,265 in England.
5,265items
Ketoconazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,063items
Miconazole nitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoconazole versus Miconazole nitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoconazole · ╌ Miconazole nitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoconazole | Miconazole nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,265 | 40,063 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62,692 | 514,359 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £27,750 | £265,188 |
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