Bupropion hydrochloride vs Varenicline tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 2.2× as often as Bupropion hydrochloride in March 2026 — 9,010 items versus 4,036 in England.
4,036items
Bupropion hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,010items
Varenicline tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bupropion hydrochloride versus Varenicline tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bupropion hydrochloride · ╌ Varenicline tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Bupropion hydrochloride | Varenicline tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,036 | 9,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 42,282 | 106,960 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £151,550 | £341,732 |
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