Silver nitrate vs Imiquimod
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Imiquimod was dispensed 8.5× as often as Silver nitrate in May 2026 — 3,605 items versus 423 in England.
423items
Silver nitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,605items
Imiquimod · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Silver nitrate versus Imiquimod: national items dispensed by month
▬ Silver nitrate · ╌ Imiquimod
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Silver nitrate | Imiquimod |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 423 | 3,605 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,368 | 47,342 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,419 | £236,160 |
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