Metronidazole
Metronidazole was ranked 682nd of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 3,170 items, up 9.0% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £5.04
- Year on year Up 9.0% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Metronidazole this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zidoval 0.75% vaginal gel | 0702020X0BBAAAA | 3,170 | £15,973 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Metronidazole is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Metronidazole volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Metronidazole with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.