Albendazole vs Praziquantel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Albendazole was dispensed 7.4× as often as Praziquantel in March 2026 — 37 items versus 5 in England.
37items
Albendazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Praziquantel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Albendazole versus Praziquantel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Albendazole · ╌ Praziquantel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Albendazole | Praziquantel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 37 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 601 | 44 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,288 | £2,837 |
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