Betahistine hydrochloride vs Cinnarizine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.5× as often as Cinnarizine in March 2026 — 146,093 items versus 26,425 in England.
146,093items
Betahistine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,425items
Cinnarizine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betahistine hydrochloride versus Cinnarizine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betahistine hydrochloride · ╌ Cinnarizine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Cinnarizine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 146,093 | 26,425 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,725,204 | 312,094 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £176,748 | £84,838 |
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