Betahistine hydrochloride vs Cyclizine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.4× as often as Cyclizine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 142,751 items versus 104,059 in England.
142,751items
Betahistine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
104,059items
Cyclizine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betahistine hydrochloride versus Cyclizine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betahistine hydrochloride · ╌ Cyclizine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Cyclizine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 142,751 | 104,059 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,727,398 | 1,273,856 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £172,577 | £188,353 |
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