Betahistine hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.

Drugs used in nausea and vertigo | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
598
Total Quantity
33.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+150.5%

NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 598 items of Betahistine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,227 to the NHS. This is 150.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Betahistine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in nausea and vertigo in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items598
Total Quantity33,552
Total NHS Cost£1,227
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+150.5%

Betahistine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice598 items
National average per practice239 items
Difference+150.5% vs national average
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.