Betahistine hydrochloride vs Ketamine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 2,673.3× as often as Ketamine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 139,013 items versus 52 in England.
139,013items
Betahistine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52items
Ketamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betahistine hydrochloride versus Ketamine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betahistine hydrochloride · ╌ Ketamine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Ketamine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 139,013 | 52 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,720,980 | 711 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £199,261 | £3,851 |
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