Betahistine hydrochloride vs Cinnarizine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.6× as often as Cinnarizine in April 2026 — 142,751 items versus 25,607 in England.
142,751items
Betahistine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,607items
Cinnarizine · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Cinnarizine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 142,751 | 25,607 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,727,398 | 312,252 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £172,577 | £79,626 |
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