Miconazole nitrate vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 1,074.7× as often as Miconazole nitrate in March 2026 — 3,224 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Miconazole nitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,224items
Metronidazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Miconazole nitrate versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Miconazole nitrate · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Miconazole nitrate | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3 | 3,224 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32 | 38,235 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £24 | £16,033 |
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