Betahistine hydrochloride vs Metoclopramide hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 3.0× as often as Metoclopramide hydrochloride in May 2026 — 139,013 items versus 46,190 in England.
139,013items
Betahistine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
46,190items
Metoclopramide hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betahistine hydrochloride versus Metoclopramide hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betahistine hydrochloride · ╌ Metoclopramide hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betahistine hydrochloride | Metoclopramide hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 139,013 | 46,190 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,720,980 | 591,205 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £199,261 | £107,211 |
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