Mebendazole vs Albendazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mebendazole was dispensed 197.8× as often as Albendazole in May 2026 — 6,329 items versus 32 in England.
6,329items
Mebendazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32items
Albendazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mebendazole versus Albendazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mebendazole · ╌ Albendazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mebendazole | Albendazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,329 | 32 |
| Items, last 12 months | 82,589 | 572 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,769 | £1,459 |
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