Rivastigmine vs Memantine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Memantine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.4× as often as Rivastigmine in June 2026 — 213,284 items versus 39,599 in England.
39,599items
Rivastigmine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
213,284items
Memantine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Rivastigmine | Memantine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 39,599 | 213,284 |
| Items, last 12 months | 444,139 | 2,442,431 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,676,771 | £649,818 |
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