Mebendazole vs Praziquantel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mebendazole was dispensed 703.2× as often as Praziquantel in May 2026 — 6,329 items versus 9 in England.
6,329items
Mebendazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Praziquantel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mebendazole versus Praziquantel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mebendazole · ╌ Praziquantel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mebendazole | Praziquantel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,329 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 82,589 | 53 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,769 | £4,539 |
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