Betahistine hydrochloride
Drugs used in nausea and vertigo | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
1.7M
NHS Cost
£5.0M
Practices
7,111
Avg per Practice
239
Overview
Betahistine hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,111 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,697,703 items were prescribed at a total cost of £5,015,034 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in nausea and vertigo.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
143,090
Jun 2026
134,288
Jun 2026
147,160
Jun 2026
141,566
Jun 2026
137,460
Jun 2026
145,916
Jun 2026
138,599
Jun 2026
141,375
Jun 2026
143,673
Jun 2026
128,674
Jun 2026
136,536
Jun 2026
138,255
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 68.0K | 180 | 378 | +58.2% ▲ |
| B | 65.1K | 271 | 240 | +0.7% vs avg |
| DN | 43.9K | 93 | 472 | +97.7% ▲ |
| NG | 43.5K | 143 | 304 | +27.4% ▲ |
| M | 41.5K | 183 | 227 | -5.1% ▼ |
| L | 39.3K | 150 | 262 | +9.6% ▲ |
| NE | 37.3K | 148 | 252 | +5.7% ▲ |
| PE | 37.2K | 96 | 387 | +62.2% ▲ |
| TS | 33.6K | 78 | 431 | +80.6% ▲ |
| CV | 33.6K | 113 | 297 | +24.5% ▲ |
| ST | 29.7K | 85 | 350 | +46.4% ▲ |
| WS | 28.0K | 78 | 359 | +50.6% ▲ |
| WA | 27.8K | 92 | 302 | +26.4% ▲ |
| E | 26.8K | 142 | 189 | -21.0% ▼ |
| LE | 26.5K | 127 | 208 | -12.7% ▼ |
| DE | 24.8K | 87 | 285 | +19.4% ▲ |
| BN | 24.7K | 78 | 317 | +32.6% ▲ |
| BB | 23.8K | 70 | 340 | +42.4% ▲ |
| NN | 23.5K | 68 | 345 | +44.7% ▲ |
| CM | 23.4K | 71 | 330 | +38.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 2,557 |
| HULL FAMILY PRACTICE | 2,515 |
| THE ROXTON PRACTICE | 2,303 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
- Paragraph: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.