Betahistine hydrochloride vs Cyclizine lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 25.2× as often as Cyclizine lactate in March 2026 — 146,093 items versus 5,804 in England.
146,093items
Betahistine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,804items
Cyclizine lactate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Cyclizine lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 146,093 | 5,804 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,725,204 | 68,689 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £176,748 | £48,900 |
See the full profile for Betahistine hydrochloride or Cyclizine lactate.