Flecainide acetate vs Mexiletine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flecainide acetate was dispensed 177.4× as often as Mexiletine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 39,908 items versus 225 in England.
39,908items
Flecainide acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
225items
Mexiletine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flecainide acetate versus Mexiletine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flecainide acetate · ╌ Mexiletine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Flecainide acetate | Mexiletine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 39,908 | 225 |
| Items, last 12 months | 482,638 | 2,533 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £251,328 | £156,173 |
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