Metronidazole vs Permethrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 1.1× as often as Permethrin in May 2026 — 22,763 items versus 19,961 in England.
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,961items
Permethrin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Permethrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Permethrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Permethrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,763 | 19,961 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,028 | 281,135 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £354,460 | £277,874 |
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