Metronidazole vs Tolnaftate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 2,771.6× as often as Tolnaftate in June 2026 — 22,173 items versus 8 in England.
22,173items
Metronidazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Tolnaftate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Tolnaftate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Tolnaftate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Tolnaftate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 22,173 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,235 | 122 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £343,683 | £41 |
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