Metronidazole vs Sodium fusidate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 12.1× as often as Sodium fusidate in April 2026 — 24,654 items versus 2,042 in England.
24,654items
Metronidazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,042items
Sodium fusidate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Sodium fusidate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 24,654 | 2,042 |
| Items, last 12 months | 253,403 | 26,219 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £390,321 | £7,172 |
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