Betahistine hydrochloride vs Flunarizine dihydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 965.4× as often as Flunarizine dihydrochloride in May 2026 — 139,013 items versus 144 in England.
139,013items
Betahistine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
144items
Flunarizine dihydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betahistine hydrochloride versus Flunarizine dihydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betahistine hydrochloride · ╌ Flunarizine dihydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Flunarizine dihydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 139,013 | 144 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,720,980 | 1,557 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £199,261 | £9,078 |
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