Praziquantel vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 1,062.1× as often as Praziquantel in May 2026 — 9,559 items versus 9 in England.
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Praziquantel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,559items
Ivermectin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Praziquantel versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Praziquantel · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Praziquantel | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9 | 9,559 |
| Items, last 12 months | 53 | 109,184 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,539 | £1,893,158 |
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