Metronidazole vs Boric acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 258.8× as often as Boric acid in May 2026 — 3,106 items versus 12 in England.
3,106items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12items
Boric acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Boric acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Boric acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Boric acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,106 | 12 |
| Items, last 12 months | 38,599 | 114 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,184 | £9,421 |
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