Buprenorphine hydrochloride vs Naltrexone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 44.0× as often as Naltrexone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 83,057 items versus 1,889 in England.
83,057items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,889items
Naltrexone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Buprenorphine hydrochloride versus Naltrexone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Buprenorphine hydrochloride · ╌ Naltrexone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Buprenorphine hydrochloride | Naltrexone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 83,057 | 1,889 |
| Items, last 12 months | 993,005 | 20,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,613,469 | £227,505 |
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