Secnidazole vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 3,106.0× as often as Secnidazole in July 2025 — 3,106 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Secnidazole · July 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,106items
Metronidazole · July 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Secnidazole versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Secnidazole · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to July 2025
| Measure | Secnidazole | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, July 2025 | 1 | 3,106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1 | 38,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, July 2025 | £356 | £15,184 |
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