Nystatin vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 41.3× as often as Nystatin in June 2026 — 3,178 items versus 77 in England.
77items
Nystatin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,178items
Metronidazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nystatin versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nystatin · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Nystatin | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 77 | 3,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 883 | 38,776 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £59,865 | £15,667 |
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