Betahistine hydrochloride vs Cyclizine lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 25.0× as often as Cyclizine lactate in May 2026 — 139,013 items versus 5,565 in England.
139,013items
Betahistine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,565items
Cyclizine lactate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Cyclizine lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 139,013 | 5,565 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,720,980 | 68,629 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £199,261 | £45,064 |
See the full profile for Betahistine hydrochloride or Cyclizine lactate.