Polihexanide vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 2,025.7× as often as Polihexanide in March 2026 — 6,077 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Polihexanide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,077items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Polihexanide versus Fusidic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Polihexanide · ╌ Fusidic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Polihexanide | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3 | 6,077 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25 | 57,403 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,691 | £232,601 |
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