Bupropion hydrochloride vs Nicotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 4.8× as often as Bupropion hydrochloride in May 2026 — 19,460 items versus 4,059 in England.
4,059items
Bupropion hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,460items
Nicotine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bupropion hydrochloride versus Nicotine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bupropion hydrochloride · ╌ Nicotine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Bupropion hydrochloride | Nicotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,059 | 19,460 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43,767 | 256,748 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £148,693 | £698,525 |
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