Alfentanil hydrochloride vs Fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfentanil hydrochloride was dispensed 3.5× as often as Fentanyl citrate in March 2026 — 516 items versus 147 in England.
516items
Alfentanil hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
147items
Fentanyl citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alfentanil hydrochloride versus Fentanyl citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alfentanil hydrochloride · ╌ Fentanyl citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alfentanil hydrochloride | Fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 516 | 147 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,734 | 1,553 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,027 | £2,844 |
See the full profile for Alfentanil hydrochloride or Fentanyl citrate.