Mupirocin vs Clotrimazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 11.7× as often as Mupirocin in April 2026 — 60,630 items versus 5,171 in England.
5,171items
Mupirocin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
60,630items
Clotrimazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mupirocin versus Clotrimazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mupirocin · ╌ Clotrimazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Mupirocin | Clotrimazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 5,171 | 60,630 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,708 | 782,078 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £47,182 | £142,133 |
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