Acamprosate calcium vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.8× as often as Acamprosate calcium in March 2026 — 85,518 items versus 14,855 in England.
14,855items
Acamprosate calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85,518items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Acamprosate calcium | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14,855 | 85,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 172,526 | 994,930 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £198,204 | £2,234,789 |
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