Memantine hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.

Drugs for dementia | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,053
Total Quantity
15.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+218.8%

NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 1,053 items of Memantine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,445 to the NHS. This is 218.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Memantine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs for dementia in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,053
Total Quantity15,202
Total NHS Cost£1,445
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+218.8%

Memantine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,053 items
National average per practice330 items
Difference+218.8% 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.