Alverine citrate vs Mebeverine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mebeverine hydrochloride was dispensed 11.0× as often as Alverine citrate in March 2026 — 190,270 items versus 17,311 in England.
17,311items
Alverine citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,270items
Mebeverine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alverine citrate | Mebeverine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,311 | 190,270 |
| Items, last 12 months | 210,472 | 2,258,851 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £98,099 | £944,077 |
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