Metronidazole vs Terbinafine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole and Terbinafine hydrochloride were dispensed at a similar rate in March 2026 (24,616 versus 24,839 items in England).
24,616items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,839items
Terbinafine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Terbinafine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 24,616 | 24,839 |
| Items, last 12 months | 253,272 | 288,997 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £388,372 | £103,770 |
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