Rivastigmine vs Memantine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Memantine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.5× as often as Rivastigmine in May 2026 — 201,179 items versus 36,802 in England.
36,802items
Rivastigmine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
201,179items
Memantine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rivastigmine versus Memantine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rivastigmine · ╌ Memantine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Rivastigmine | Memantine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 36,802 | 201,179 |
| Items, last 12 months | 439,805 | 2,421,374 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,491,654 | £604,964 |
See the full profile for Rivastigmine or Memantine hydrochloride.