Acamprosate calcium vs Varenicline tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acamprosate calcium was dispensed 1.9× as often as Varenicline tartrate in May 2026 — 14,362 items versus 7,714 in England.
14,362items
Acamprosate calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,714items
Varenicline tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acamprosate calcium versus Varenicline tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acamprosate calcium · ╌ Varenicline tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acamprosate calcium | Varenicline tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,362 | 7,714 |
| Items, last 12 months | 172,450 | 106,298 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £183,248 | £260,293 |
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