Mupirocin vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 16.1× as often as Mupirocin in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 5,204 in England.
5,204items
Mupirocin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mupirocin versus Fusidic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mupirocin · ╌ Fusidic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mupirocin | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,204 | 83,750 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,552 | 1,070,085 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £46,667 | £215,367 |
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