Mebendazole vs Albendazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mebendazole was dispensed 190.4× as often as Albendazole in March 2026 — 7,044 items versus 37 in England.
7,044items
Mebendazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37items
Albendazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mebendazole versus Albendazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mebendazole · ╌ Albendazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mebendazole | Albendazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,044 | 37 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,865 | 601 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,826 | £2,288 |
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