Flecainide acetate vs Mexiletine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flecainide acetate was dispensed 189.5× as often as Mexiletine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 39,797 items versus 210 in England.
39,797items
Flecainide acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
210items
Mexiletine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Flecainide acetate | Mexiletine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 39,797 | 210 |
| Items, last 12 months | 481,248 | 2,572 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £276,172 | £147,052 |
See the full profile for Flecainide acetate or Mexiletine hydrochloride.