Disulfiram vs Nicotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 13.9× as often as Disulfiram in May 2026 — 19,460 items versus 1,397 in England.
1,397items
Disulfiram · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,460items
Nicotine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Disulfiram versus Nicotine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Disulfiram · ╌ Nicotine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Disulfiram | Nicotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,397 | 19,460 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,447 | 256,748 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £68,247 | £698,525 |
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