Metronidazole vs Miconazole nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Miconazole nitrate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Metronidazole in March 2026 — 43,550 items versus 24,616 in England.
24,616items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
43,550items
Miconazole nitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Miconazole nitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Miconazole nitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Miconazole nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 24,616 | 43,550 |
| Items, last 12 months | 253,272 | 526,009 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £388,372 | £272,399 |
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