Neomycin sulfate vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 5,690.8× as often as Neomycin sulfate in May 2026 — 22,763 items versus 4 in England.
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Neomycin sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Neomycin sulfate versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Neomycin sulfate · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Neomycin sulfate | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 22,763 |
| Items, last 12 months | 52 | 252,028 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £188 | £354,460 |
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