Bupropion hydrochloride vs Nicotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 5.4× as often as Bupropion hydrochloride in March 2026 — 21,967 items versus 4,036 in England.
4,036items
Bupropion hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,967items
Nicotine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Bupropion hydrochloride | Nicotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,036 | 21,967 |
| Items, last 12 months | 42,282 | 266,922 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £151,550 | £756,602 |
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