Flecainide acetate vs Mexiletine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flecainide acetate was dispensed 184.1× as often as Mexiletine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 40,510 items versus 220 in England.
40,510items
Flecainide acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
220items
Mexiletine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Flecainide acetate | Mexiletine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 40,510 | 220 |
| Items, last 12 months | 481,756 | 2,470 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £243,216 | £127,376 |
See the full profile for Flecainide acetate or Mexiletine hydrochloride.