Pyridostigmine bromide vs Methocarbamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methocarbamol was dispensed 2.5× as often as Pyridostigmine bromide in May 2026 — 19,173 items versus 7,647 in England.
7,647items
Pyridostigmine bromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,173items
Methocarbamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pyridostigmine bromide versus Methocarbamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pyridostigmine bromide · ╌ Methocarbamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Pyridostigmine bromide | Methocarbamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,647 | 19,173 |
| Items, last 12 months | 91,321 | 226,678 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £152,454 | £83,311 |
See the full profile for Pyridostigmine bromide or Methocarbamol.