Domperidone vs Metoclopramide hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metoclopramide hydrochloride was dispensed 2.7× as often as Domperidone in March 2026 — 49,235 items versus 17,912 in England.
17,912items
Domperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49,235items
Metoclopramide hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Domperidone versus Metoclopramide hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Domperidone · ╌ Metoclopramide hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Domperidone | Metoclopramide hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,912 | 49,235 |
| Items, last 12 months | 221,362 | 596,586 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £279,641 | £112,662 |
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