Mebendazole vs Praziquantel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mebendazole was dispensed 1,408.8× as often as Praziquantel in March 2026 — 7,044 items versus 5 in England.
7,044items
Mebendazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Praziquantel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mebendazole versus Praziquantel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mebendazole · ╌ Praziquantel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mebendazole | Praziquantel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,044 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,865 | 44 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,826 | £2,837 |
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