Metronidazole vs Miconazole nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Miconazole nitrate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Metronidazole in May 2026 — 40,063 items versus 22,763 in England.
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,063items
Miconazole nitrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Miconazole nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,763 | 40,063 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,028 | 514,359 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £354,460 | £265,188 |
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