Metronidazole vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 3.6× as often as Aciclovir in May 2026 — 22,763 items versus 6,330 in England.
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,330items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,763 | 6,330 |
| Items, last 12 months | 256,937 | 79,023 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £354,460 | £51,760 |
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