Betahistine hydrochloride vs Cyclizine lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 25.3× as often as Cyclizine lactate in April 2026 — 142,751 items versus 5,634 in England.
142,751items
Betahistine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,634items
Cyclizine lactate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betahistine hydrochloride versus Cyclizine lactate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betahistine hydrochloride · ╌ Cyclizine lactate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Cyclizine lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 142,751 | 5,634 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,727,398 | 68,685 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £172,577 | £54,953 |
See the full profile for Betahistine hydrochloride or Cyclizine lactate.