Albendazole vs Praziquantel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Albendazole was dispensed 3.6× as often as Praziquantel in May 2026 — 32 items versus 9 in England.
32items
Albendazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Praziquantel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Albendazole versus Praziquantel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Albendazole · ╌ Praziquantel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Albendazole | Praziquantel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 32 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 572 | 53 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,459 | £4,539 |
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