Metronidazole vs Malathion
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 12.5× as often as Malathion in June 2026 — 22,173 items versus 1,768 in England.
22,173items
Metronidazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,768items
Malathion · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Malathion: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Malathion
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Malathion |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 22,173 | 1,768 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,235 | 28,994 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £343,683 | £44,496 |
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