Rivastigmine vs Memantine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Memantine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.6× as often as Rivastigmine in March 2026 — 206,334 items versus 36,834 in England.
36,834items
Rivastigmine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
206,334items
Memantine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Rivastigmine | Memantine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,834 | 206,334 |
| Items, last 12 months | 437,272 | 2,394,901 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,405,181 | £633,204 |
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