Praziquantel vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 2,412.2× as often as Praziquantel in March 2026 — 12,061 items versus 5 in England.
5items
Praziquantel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,061items
Ivermectin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Praziquantel versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Praziquantel · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Praziquantel | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 12,061 |
| Items, last 12 months | 44 | 100,851 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,837 | £2,115,902 |
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