Metronidazole vs Sodium fusidate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 9.4× as often as Sodium fusidate in June 2026 — 22,173 items versus 2,362 in England.
22,173items
Metronidazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,362items
Sodium fusidate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Sodium fusidate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Sodium fusidate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Sodium fusidate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 22,173 | 2,362 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,235 | 26,414 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £343,683 | £8,414 |
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