Memantine hydrochloride
Drugs for dementia | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
2.2M
NHS Cost
£9.5M
Practices
6,531
Avg per Practice
330
Overview
Memantine hydrochloride is prescribed by 6,531 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 2,157,451 items were prescribed at a total cost of £9,540,532 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs for dementia.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173,359
Jun 2026
165,319
Jun 2026
183,222
Jun 2026
175,231
Jun 2026
172,627
Jun 2026
184,190
Jun 2026
179,386
Jun 2026
185,766
Jun 2026
189,733
Jun 2026
170,146
Jun 2026
178,058
Jun 2026
181,756
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 86.3K | 139 | 621 | +87.9% ▲ |
| S | 61.4K | 168 | 366 | +10.7% ▲ |
| GL | 60.6K | 70 | 866 | +162.2% ▲ |
| BS | 51.4K | 78 | 659 | +99.6% ▲ |
| BN | 45.3K | 72 | 629 | +90.5% ▲ |
| SW | 44.4K | 110 | 404 | +22.2% ▲ |
| LE | 44.3K | 122 | 363 | +10.0% ▲ |
| PE | 43.8K | 92 | 476 | +44.2% ▲ |
| M | 43.4K | 170 | 255 | -22.7% ▼ |
| GU | 42.7K | 69 | 619 | +87.4% ▲ |
| TS | 41.4K | 72 | 575 | +74.0% ▲ |
| NG | 40.4K | 138 | 293 | -11.3% ▼ |
| LS | 39.7K | 85 | 467 | +41.4% ▲ |
| PO | 39.3K | 63 | 624 | +88.8% ▲ |
| N | 34.8K | 110 | 316 | -4.2% ▼ |
| DN | 34.3K | 93 | 368 | +11.5% ▲ |
| ST | 34.0K | 87 | 391 | +18.3% ▲ |
| NR | 33.5K | 72 | 466 | +41.0% ▲ |
| WA | 32.3K | 87 | 371 | +12.3% ▲ |
| TN | 31.1K | 73 | 427 | +29.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 4,132 |
| NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 3,594 |
| WESTON HOUSE PRACTICE | 3,572 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs for dementia
- Paragraph: Dementia
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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.