Polymyxins vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 22,763.0× as often as Polymyxins in October 2025 — 22,763 items versus 1 in England.
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Polymyxins · October 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,763items
Metronidazole · October 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Polymyxins versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Polymyxins · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to October 2025
| Measure | Polymyxins | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, October 2025 | 1 | 22,763 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17 | 252,028 |
| Net ingredient cost, October 2025 | £38 | £354,460 |
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