Metronidazole vs Terbinafine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Terbinafine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.1× as often as Metronidazole in May 2026 — 24,179 items versus 22,763 in England.
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,179items
Terbinafine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Terbinafine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Terbinafine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Terbinafine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,763 | 24,179 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,028 | 288,965 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £354,460 | £96,445 |
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