Mebendazole vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 1.7× as often as Mebendazole in March 2026 — 12,061 items versus 7,044 in England.
7,044items
Mebendazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,061items
Ivermectin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mebendazole versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mebendazole · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mebendazole | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,044 | 12,061 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,865 | 100,851 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,826 | £2,115,902 |
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