Metronidazole vs Permethrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole and Permethrin were dispensed at a similar rate in April 2026 (24,654 versus 23,922 items in England).
24,654items
Metronidazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,922items
Permethrin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Permethrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Permethrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Permethrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 24,654 | 23,922 |
| Items, last 12 months | 253,403 | 279,962 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £390,321 | £330,728 |
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