Metronidazole vs Clotrimazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 2.5× as often as Metronidazole in May 2026 — 58,009 items versus 22,763 in England.
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
58,009items
Clotrimazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Clotrimazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Clotrimazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Clotrimazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,763 | 58,009 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,028 | 766,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £354,460 | £136,274 |
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