Dimenhydrinate/cinnarizine vs Betahistine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betahistine hydrochloride was dispensed 556.1× as often as Dimenhydrinate/cinnarizine in May 2026 — 139,013 items versus 250 in England.
250items
Dimenhydrinate/cinnarizine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
139,013items
Betahistine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dimenhydrinate/cinnarizine versus Betahistine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dimenhydrinate/cinnarizine · ╌ Betahistine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dimenhydrinate/cinnarizine | Betahistine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 250 | 139,013 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,383 | 1,716,855 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,699 | £199,261 |
See the full profile for Dimenhydrinate/cinnarizine or Betahistine hydrochloride.