Donepezil hydrochloride vs Rivastigmine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Donepezil hydrochloride was dispensed 4.7× as often as Rivastigmine in May 2026 — 171,759 items versus 36,802 in England.
171,759items
Donepezil hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36,802items
Rivastigmine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Donepezil hydrochloride versus Rivastigmine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Donepezil hydrochloride · ╌ Rivastigmine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Donepezil hydrochloride | Rivastigmine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 171,759 | 36,802 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,113,359 | 439,805 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £435,683 | £1,491,654 |
See the full profile for Donepezil hydrochloride or Rivastigmine.