Betahistine hydrochloride vs Ketamine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 2,476.2× as often as Ketamine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 146,093 items versus 59 in England.
146,093items
Betahistine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
59items
Ketamine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Ketamine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 146,093 | 59 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,725,204 | 721 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £176,748 | £5,310 |
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