Metronidazole vs Benzoic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 22,173.0× as often as Benzoic acid in June 2026 — 22,173 items versus 1 in England.
22,173items
Metronidazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Benzoic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Benzoic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Benzoic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Benzoic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 22,173 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,235 | 18 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £343,683 | £799 |
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