Metronidazole vs Dequalinium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 94.8× as often as Dequalinium chloride in March 2026 — 3,224 items versus 34 in England.
3,224items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
34items
Dequalinium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Dequalinium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Dequalinium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Dequalinium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,224 | 34 |
| Items, last 12 months | 38,235 | 507 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £16,033 | £382 |
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