Metronidazole vs Other antiviral preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 22,173.0× as often as Other antiviral preparations in June 2026 — 22,173 items versus 1 in England.
22,173items
Metronidazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Other antiviral preparations · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Other antiviral preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Other antiviral preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Other antiviral preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 22,173 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,235 | 18 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £343,683 | £6 |
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