Betahistine hydrochloride vs Cinnarizine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.6× as often as Cinnarizine in May 2026 — 139,013 items versus 24,656 in England.
139,013items
Betahistine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,656items
Cinnarizine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Cinnarizine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 139,013 | 24,656 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,720,980 | 310,562 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £199,261 | £78,214 |
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