Acamprosate calcium vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.8× as often as Acamprosate calcium in May 2026 — 83,057 items versus 14,362 in England.
14,362items
Acamprosate calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
83,057items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acamprosate calcium versus Buprenorphine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acamprosate calcium · ╌ Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acamprosate calcium | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,362 | 83,057 |
| Items, last 12 months | 173,682 | 993,005 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £183,248 | £1,613,469 |
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