Alfentanil hydrochloride vs Fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfentanil hydrochloride was dispensed 3.9× as often as Fentanyl citrate in May 2026 — 548 items versus 139 in England.
548items
Alfentanil hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
139items
Fentanyl citrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alfentanil hydrochloride | Fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 548 | 139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,797 | 1,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,230 | £2,667 |
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