Mebendazole vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 1.5× as often as Mebendazole in May 2026 — 9,559 items versus 6,329 in England.
6,329items
Mebendazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,559items
Ivermectin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mebendazole versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mebendazole · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mebendazole | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,329 | 9,559 |
| Items, last 12 months | 82,589 | 109,184 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,769 | £1,893,158 |
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