Donepezil hydrochloride vs Memantine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Memantine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.2× as often as Donepezil hydrochloride in March 2026 — 206,334 items versus 177,911 in England.
177,911items
Donepezil hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
206,334items
Memantine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Donepezil hydrochloride | Memantine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 177,911 | 206,334 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,111,868 | 2,394,901 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £481,987 | £633,204 |
See the full profile for Donepezil hydrochloride or Memantine hydrochloride.