Cinnarizine vs Metoclopramide hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metoclopramide hydrochloride was dispensed 1.9× as often as Cinnarizine in March 2026 — 49,235 items versus 26,425 in England.
26,425items
Cinnarizine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49,235items
Metoclopramide hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cinnarizine versus Metoclopramide hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cinnarizine · ╌ Metoclopramide hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cinnarizine | Metoclopramide hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,425 | 49,235 |
| Items, last 12 months | 312,094 | 596,586 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £84,838 | £112,662 |
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