Cytisinicline vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 515.2× as often as Cytisinicline in March 2026 — 85,518 items versus 166 in England.
166items
Cytisinicline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85,518items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Cytisinicline | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 166 | 85,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,214 | 994,930 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,752 | £2,234,789 |
See the full profile for Cytisinicline or Buprenorphine hydrochloride.