Acamprosate calcium vs Nicotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 1.4× as often as Acamprosate calcium in May 2026 — 19,460 items versus 14,362 in England.
14,362items
Acamprosate calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,460items
Nicotine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Acamprosate calcium | Nicotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,362 | 19,460 |
| Items, last 12 months | 173,682 | 256,748 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £183,248 | £698,525 |
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