Metronidazole vs Boric acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 358.2× as often as Boric acid in March 2026 — 3,224 items versus 9 in England.
3,224items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Boric acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Boric acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,224 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 38,235 | 110 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £16,033 | £6,258 |
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