Metronidazole vs Permethrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 1.1× as often as Metronidazole in March 2026 — 26,121 items versus 24,616 in England.
24,616items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Permethrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Permethrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Permethrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 24,616 | 26,121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 253,272 | 276,204 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £388,372 | £349,672 |
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