Metronidazole vs Dequalinium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 221.9× as often as Dequalinium chloride in May 2026 — 3,106 items versus 14 in England.
3,106items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14items
Dequalinium chloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Dequalinium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,106 | 14 |
| Items, last 12 months | 38,599 | 487 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,184 | £120 |
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