Acamprosate calcium vs Varenicline tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acamprosate calcium was dispensed 1.6× as often as Varenicline tartrate in March 2026 — 14,855 items versus 9,010 in England.
14,855items
Acamprosate calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,010items
Varenicline tartrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Acamprosate calcium | Varenicline tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14,855 | 9,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 172,526 | 106,960 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £198,204 | £341,732 |
See the full profile for Acamprosate calcium or Varenicline tartrate.