Metronidazole vs Phenol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 910.5× as often as Phenol in May 2026 — 22,763 items versus 25 in England.
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25items
Phenol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Phenol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Phenol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Phenol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,763 | 25 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,028 | 262 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £354,460 | £80 |
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