Cytisinicline vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 477.3× as often as Cytisinicline in May 2026 — 83,057 items versus 174 in England.
174items
Cytisinicline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
83,057items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Cytisinicline | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 174 | 83,057 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,077 | 993,005 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,924 | £1,613,469 |
See the full profile for Cytisinicline or Buprenorphine hydrochloride.