Betahistine hydrochloride Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in nausea and vertigo | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
405
Total Quantity
44.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+69.6%

SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 405 items of Betahistine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,846 to the NHS. This is 69.6% 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
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items405
Total Quantity44,493
Total NHS Cost£1,846
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+69.6%

Betahistine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice405 items
National average per practice239 items
Difference+69.6% 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.