Acamprosate calcium vs Nicotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 1.5× as often as Acamprosate calcium in March 2026 — 21,967 items versus 14,855 in England.
14,855items
Acamprosate calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,967items
Nicotine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acamprosate calcium versus Nicotine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acamprosate calcium · ╌ Nicotine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acamprosate calcium | Nicotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14,855 | 21,967 |
| Items, last 12 months | 172,526 | 266,922 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £198,204 | £756,602 |
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