Neostigmine metilsulfate vs Pyridostigmine bromide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pyridostigmine bromide was dispensed 3,823.5× as often as Neostigmine metilsulfate in May 2026 — 7,647 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Neostigmine metilsulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,647items
Pyridostigmine bromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Neostigmine metilsulfate versus Pyridostigmine bromide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Neostigmine metilsulfate · ╌ Pyridostigmine bromide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Neostigmine metilsulfate | Pyridostigmine bromide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2 | 7,647 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19 | 91,321 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £156 | £152,454 |
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