Metronidazole vs Malathion
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 10.5× as often as Malathion in April 2026 — 24,654 items versus 2,348 in England.
24,654items
Metronidazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,348items
Malathion · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Malathion: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Malathion
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Malathion |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 24,654 | 2,348 |
| Items, last 12 months | 253,403 | 30,445 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £390,321 | £58,270 |
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