Metronidazole vs Salicylic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 22,763.0× as often as Salicylic acid in May 2026 — 22,763 items versus 1 in England.
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Salicylic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Salicylic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Salicylic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Salicylic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,763 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,028 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £354,460 | £299 |
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