Alverine citrate vs Mebeverine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mebeverine hydrochloride was dispensed 10.9× as often as Alverine citrate in May 2026 — 182,481 items versus 16,767 in England.
16,767items
Alverine citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,481items
Mebeverine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alverine citrate versus Mebeverine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alverine citrate · ╌ Mebeverine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alverine citrate | Mebeverine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,767 | 182,481 |
| Items, last 12 months | 210,492 | 2,251,403 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £87,260 | £812,792 |
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