Ketoconazole vs Miconazole nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Miconazole nitrate was dispensed 7.2× as often as Ketoconazole in March 2026 — 43,550 items versus 6,036 in England.
6,036items
Ketoconazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
43,550items
Miconazole nitrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ketoconazole | Miconazole nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,036 | 43,550 |
| Items, last 12 months | 59,555 | 526,009 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £31,537 | £272,399 |
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