Cytisinicline vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 512.4× as often as Cytisinicline in April 2026 — 83,010 items versus 162 in England.
162items
Cytisinicline · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
83,010items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cytisinicline versus Buprenorphine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cytisinicline · ╌ Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Cytisinicline | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 162 | 83,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,115 | 992,472 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £18,308 | £1,669,287 |
See the full profile for Cytisinicline or Buprenorphine hydrochloride.