Donepezil hydrochloride vs Memantine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Memantine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.2× as often as Donepezil hydrochloride in May 2026 — 201,179 items versus 171,759 in England.
171,759items
Donepezil hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
201,179items
Memantine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Donepezil hydrochloride versus Memantine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Donepezil hydrochloride · ╌ Memantine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Donepezil hydrochloride | Memantine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 171,759 | 201,179 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,113,359 | 2,421,374 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £435,683 | £604,964 |
See the full profile for Donepezil hydrochloride or Memantine hydrochloride.