Mupirocin vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 16.5× as often as Mupirocin in March 2026 — 92,394 items versus 5,604 in England.
5,604items
Mupirocin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
92,394items
Fusidic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Mupirocin | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,604 | 92,394 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,758 | 1,066,350 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £48,179 | £236,055 |
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