Disulfiram vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 57.7× as often as Disulfiram in March 2026 — 85,518 items versus 1,481 in England.
1,481items
Disulfiram · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85,518items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Disulfiram versus Buprenorphine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Disulfiram · ╌ Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Disulfiram | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,481 | 85,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,837 | 994,930 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £84,093 | £2,234,789 |
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