Neomycin sulfate vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 3,695.5× as often as Neomycin sulfate in June 2026 — 22,173 items versus 6 in England.
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Neomycin sulfate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,173items
Metronidazole · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Neomycin sulfate | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 6 | 22,173 |
| Items, last 12 months | 56 | 252,235 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £282 | £343,683 |
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